Lead Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up & Controls
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Trades / Skilled Labor
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
Wood Air Conditioning & Plumbing in Austin, TX is hiring a Lead Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up / Controls Technician to take charge of high-impact projects across the region. The role is full-time, year-round, and requires a driven, hands‑on leader ready to manage installs, direct junior technicians, and own system performance on complex supermarket refrigeration systems.
Job Type: Full-time
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
- 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
- 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
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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