Field Service Technician III - Industrial Refrigeration

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays , including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

GEA Group is searching for a Field Service Technician III to join our Central Region Service Team! The Field Service Technician III performs routine maintenance, warranty work, and minor repairs to a variety of industrial equipment products and packages without supervision.

• Responds to customer requests and field dispatches.

• Meets with customer at site to go over the nature of the service or repair.

• Provide advanced technical support and performs advanced troubleshooting to the compressor package.

• Provide advanced technical support and performs advanced troubleshooting on electrical & control systems.

• Provide advanced technical support and performs advanced troubleshooting of refrigeration system.

• Performs retrofitting of industrial control panels across multiple manufacturers.

• Completes the routine maintenance or repair, in accordance with ANSI/IIAR-6 2019, as applicable.

• Inspects machinery to confirm proper working order.

• Provides preventative measure suggestions.

• Discusses work completed with customer.

• Submits all time sheets, expense reports (within 30 days), service tickets, start-up reports, inspection reports, and other

• required paperwork within the required timeframe.

• Perform after-hours telephone troubleshooting support.

• Proficiently train customers on the operation of the equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required

• Technical school certification in refrigeration or similar field; preferred

• RETA CIRO Certification; preferred

• 7-10 years of industrial refrigeration experience required

• Capable of reading P&IDs and electrical schematics.

• Thorough knowledge of the refrigeration cycle.

• Knowledge of the major components pertaining to a refrigeration system.

• Advanced knowledge of screw and piston type compressors and their packages.

• Advanced working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and control schemes.

• Advanced working knowledge of industrial control panels.

• Advanced working knowledge of refrigeration systems and all peripherals, including components outside of the GEA scope.

• Knowledge of ANSI/IIAR-6 2019 and capable of adhering to its standards.

• ANSI / IIAR-6 certification required or must be able to obtain certification within 1 year.

• EPA 608 universal certification; preferred.

• Ability to travel 90% of the time.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $47.43 - 53.20 per hour. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work…