Refrigeration (Cascade & Compound systems) Start Up Technician

Startup Technician

Environmental Specialties designs and manufactures a diverse product line of controlled walk-in and reach-in environmental chambers suited for an array of applications across multiple industries. With well over 100 years of combined experience in the environmental room market, our engineering team designs the most reliable, stable, and redundant solutions available today. As such, we are the country's most versatile and respected providers of environmental rooms for pharmaceutical, biotech, museum, and academic applications.

As part of EMCOR Group, we provide the local leadership to solve mechanical engineering challenges for our clients, which is enhanced by the backing of a financially solid Fortune 500® company with a national presence.

Environmental Specialties is seeking a Startup Technician with commercial construction refrigeration experience that will be responsible for travelling around the USA for 2.5 weeks at a time and commissioning the startup and testing our Cascade and Compound refrigerated walk-in environmental chambers ranging from temperature and RH 40 C 75% RH to -80C on either construction sites or existing pharmaceutical customer sites.

Why should you consider making a move? Upskill your knowledge with niche training from a leader in precise stability chambers and ultra-low freezers. We recently celebrated 50 years of designing and manufacturing the industry's finest controlled environmental chambers, and we're growing!

We offer an amazing small company-feel culture with the backing of our Fortune 500 parent company, EMCOR.

Perform a highly visible role - you are the last set of eyes before signing off on a project to be handed over to our customers.

Key Duties:

• Completes testing performance of all chambers after initial start with data loggers.
• Performs pressure tests and evacuates refrigeration systems.
• Charges and adjusts valves as needed, including TXV, CPR, EPR and water regulator valves.
• Documents all equipment data along with refrigerant charge, voltages and amp draw of all equipment.
• Tunes and adjusts electronic and mechanical systems controls.
• Will work on out-of-town projects on 2.5-week rotations.

• Other related duties could be assigned as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration construction.
• Experience with C02 (R-744), including installation, maintenance & troubleshooting.
• Proficient with reading and understanding electrical and refrigeration drawings.
• Ability and willingness to learn our chamber types: Ultra-Low, Stability, Wide Range, Light, Dry.
• Valid drivers' license and a safe and insurable driving record.
• Controls experience both hands-on (wiring concepts) and with controls software preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and related tasks and functions.
• Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Exhibit good communication and customer service skills.
• Possess work accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be able to travel out of state for 2.5 week rotations.

We offer high-quality employee benefits that start the 1st day of the month after your start date!

• Health Insurance: 4 plans available to choose from with Rx coverage
• Heath Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
• Dental insurance: 2 plans available to choose from
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid Accidental Death/Dismemberment coverage
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to the first 5% and immediate vesting

Other Great Benefits:

• Start with 13 paid days off + 10 holidays annually
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Per diem plan
• Generous skip rotation bonus
• Assigned company vehicle
• Company-paid hotels
• Company-paid gas card
• Tools are provided
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with 10% company match
• Employee referral incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work in a true team environment with employees who are passionate about what they do
• Wear jeans in our business casual dress environment

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We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Full job description information, including the physical demands and the work environment, are available upon request. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To review our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy, or to complete a full employment application, please visit our website at emcorgroup.com/careers.