Industrial HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Job description

Location: Deer Park & Pasadena Terminals (TBA)
Job Type: Temp to Hire
Schedule: Full time
Pay Range: $32/h–$36/h DOE

Job Summary

The Industrial Refrigeration Specialist is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial refrigeration systems and related process equipment. This role supports safe and reliable terminal operations by performing preventive and predictive maintenance, responding to system alarms, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements. The position requires strong technical expertise, the ability to interpret complex drawings and schematics, and a commitment to maintaining accurate equipment records across multiple terminal locations.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled refrigeration technician with strong industrial experience, capable of working independently and diagnosing complex mechanical, electrical, and control issues. As well as safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting PSM activities, emergency response, and after-hours callouts. They communicate effectively with Operations, mentor junior technicians, and maintain high standards of documentation and equipment care.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial refrigeration systems and associated equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on compressors, pumps, motors, valves, condensers, evaporators, and control systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control issues using schematics, P&IDs, and diagnostic tools.
• Monitor system performance and identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Conduct equipment inspections and document findings, repairs, and maintenance in the CMMS.
• Respond to refrigeration alarms, system upsets, and emergency conditions.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including incident investigations, audits, and safety reviews.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak detection per regulatory standards.
• Coordinate work activities with Operations and other maintenance disciplines.
• Assist with equipment startups, shutdowns, outages, and capital projects.
• Participate in after-hours callout rotation and emergency response.
• Mentor and support less experienced technicians.
• Maintain accurate records for all refrigeration equipment at Deer Park and Pasadena Terminals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EPA Approved Technician, Type Universal (40 CFR 82 Subpart F).
• Minimum 5+ years of industrial refrigeration or HVAC/R experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems and related process equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• P&IDs
• • Mechanical drawings
  • Electrical schematics
  • Equipment manuals
• Proficient with diagnostic tools (multimeters, gauges, vibration/temperature monitoring).
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices (LOTO, confined space, hot work, PPE).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Competencies

• Technical Troubleshooting
• Safety & Compliance
• Mechanical & Electrical Aptitude
• Documentation Accuracy
• Communication & Teamwork
• Independent Decision-Making
• PSM Awareness

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