Lead Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up - Austin, TX
1 day ago
Job description
Lead Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up & Controls – Travel Role with Leadership Potential / Ready to lead in the field and make your mark in the commercial refrigeration industry?
Wood Air Conditioning & Plumbing is hiring a Lead Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up / Controls Technician to take charge of high-impact projects across the region. Based in Austin, TX, we're looking for a driven, hands-on leader ready to manage installs, direct junior techs, and own system performance on complex supermarket refrigeration systems.
This full-time, year-round opportunity offers competitive pay, full benefits, and all travel expenses covered. If you're a seasoned startup tech with supermarket experience, this is your next big move
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Top-Tier Compensation & Perks
- $36.00–$58.00/hr starting wage + weekly pay + overtime
- $40/day per diem – all lodging and transportation paid by the company
- Full benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, short & long-term disability
- 401(k) with industry-leading 4% match when you contribute 6%
- PTO: Up to 20 days per year based on experience + paid holidays
- Year-round stability – no seasonal layoffs or downtime
What You'll Do
- Lead start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of commercial refrigeration systems (racks, cases, walk-ins, chillers)
- Supervise parallel rack evacuations and ensure pressure tests are complete
- EMS wiring & programming (CPC, Novar, Danfoss, etc.)
- Oversee retro-commissioning and EMS upgrades for utility programs
- Run small projects like case swaps, condenser changeouts, and gas conversions
- Mentor and guide junior techs and installers
- Ensure jobsite safety, quality, and on-time performance
What You Bring
- 4–5 years of hands-on experience in commercial refrigeration start-up, EMS troubleshooting and installation
- Lead tech experience managing installation crews a plus
- 3+ years of experience with supermarket EMS systems; strong programming and wiring knowledge preferred
- Experience with CO2 and glycol refrigeration systems
- Ability to read blueprints (refrigeration, electrical, plumbing)
- EPA Certification and TDLR preferred
- Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
- A valid driver's license and strong organizational skills
Why Wood Air?
We're a trusted commercial HVAC and plumbing partner throughout Texas with a reputation for delivering excellence in service and installation. When you join Wood Air Conditioning & Plumbing, you're joining a high-performance team that values craftsmanship, career growth, and doing the job right.
Take the lead. Travel with purpose. Build your career with Wood Air.
Apply now to join a company that invests in your future.
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