Industrial Refrigeration – Commissioning Technician

Comfort Systems USA-ColonialWebb is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Commissioning Technician to join our team.

We are experts in industrial and ammonia refrigeration repair, service, installation, start-up, parts and maintenance contracts. We help our customers feed the world.

Location: 

• Projects throughout the Southeast:  Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. 
• We expect the technician to live anywhere in this area.

What we’ll offer you

• Competitive wages.
• Relocation for qualified technicians.
• Company vehicle and uniforms.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Short and Long-Term disability insurance
• Personal Leave, Paid Holidays and Bereavement Leave
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
• Service lead incentives and Employee referral incentives
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• Discounts at major cell phone and auto companies.

What we’re looking for

• Industry experience of 20 years; 15 years industrial refrigeration commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of Frick, FES, or other screw chillers
• Knowledge of current International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), Refrigeration Engineers and Technician Association (RETA), and OSHA regulations.
• Possess RETA Course I, II, and III certificates
• Possess EPA approved CFC certification.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Ability to make decisions based on information at hand.
• Work easily and skillfully with hands.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal diplomatically with internal and external customers.
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple activities in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, but remain calm, when handling emergencies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, overtime, and weekends (as necessary)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and able to safely drive a company vehicle.

What you’ll do

• Perform start-up and commissioning of ammonia refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Perform start-up and repairs as defined in each work order.
• Diagnose and repair chilled water systems, cooling towers, large control systems, Building Automation Systems, complex conventional electrical controls, and industrial refrigeration systems including ammonia, cascade and rack systems.
• Pump down and dismantle existing systems, as necessary
• Provide training to building owners and ColonialWebb apprentices.

Specific Competencies:

1. Compressors:
   1. Screw (Slide Valve and O-Ring Replacements)
   2. Reciprocating (Rebuild – Full and Top end)
   3. Compressor shaft seal replacement
   4. Start Up Certified: Frick, GEA, Mycom, Vilter, York
2. Evaporators
3. Recirculators
   1. Pumps, liquid level controls: Matrix (RVS), LB3/LB5 (Hansen), Danfoss
4. Condensers
5. Hygenic Units
   1. Gas heating component
   2. Steam heating component: ACUair, Evapco, Phoenix, CDI
   3. VFD’s – General
6. Pumps
   1. Chilled Water (TLA)
   2. Ammonia (Teikoku)
7. Heat Exchanger
8. Controls
   1. Allen Bradley (Frick/AAIM)
   2. Opto22 (Frick/AAIM)
   3. Q. Net (Frick)
   4. G Force (GEA)
9. Purgers
10. General
    1. Refrigeration valves:  Danfoss, RS, Hansen
    2. Ammonia detection
    3. Alignment – dial
    4. Alignment – laser
    5. Vibration Analysis
    6. Line break
    7. Pump down

Physical Requirements

• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Ability to wear personal protection equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, fall protection, safety shoes, high visibility vest and others as required.
• All employees are expected to use good judgment while performing physical job requirements and aware of their own personal physical limitations. Heavy lifting may require the use of material lifting equipment, personnel assistance, or additional help as necessary.
  • Physically capable of working with hands and legs as outlined below. 
  • Frequent lifting/carrying (Up to 75 lbs.)
  • Occasional (with help) heavy lifting/carrying (76+ lbs.)
  • Frequent Pushing/Pulling, repetitive motion, bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, climbing ladders or stairs, stooping, crouching, and working from heights.
  • Occasional sitting
  • Constantly maintaining balance

Who we are

ColonialWebb is a Mid-Atlantic leader of superior engineering, construction, installation and service of mechanical systems. For over 40 years we have provided practical and innovative mechanical solutions.  As a Comfort Systems USA company, we are strengthened by a nationwide network of mechanical contractors and prepared to build, service, or retrofit any commercial or industrial mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, water solution, or process piping system. 

Apply online at www.ColonialWebb.com/careers. EOE M/W/Disability/Vets