Refrigeration Start-up Technician

RD Saúde

Start-up Technician leading new system commissioning activities in industrial refrigeration sector. Maximizing service department efficiency and reporting to management while managing multiple projects.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in field service and project start-up for industrial refrigeration systems, with a strong focus on commissioning activities, process improvements, and effective team collaboration. Proficient in developing best practices and training programs while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

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Field Service ExperienceIndustrial Refrigeration ExpertiseRETA Certification 1-4Advanced OEM TrainingProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Commissioning ActivitiesProcess ImprovementsMulti-Location SupportStart-Up ProcessesSite Performance Management

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedHighly OrganizedAbility to Multi-TaskWork Under PressureTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Field SoftwareERP SystemsMS OfficeTechnical Support Software

Certifications & Qualifications

RETA Certification 1-4IR 1-19CR 1-20

Industry Keywords

Field Service TechnicianCommissioning ProgramProject ManagementService OperationsIndustrial Refrigeration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Start-up Technician is the primary field service technician that is dedicated to new system start-up work
Develop and implement the new systems commissioning activities
Drive service department best practices and maximize the use of the service business tools (Field Software, ERP, etc.)
Report to the Service Manager in the Fairless Hills Headquarters
Requires up to 100% travel
Primary interface and liaison with the project management team for field commissioning related topics
Develop commissioning program best practices/templates and provide training/mentoring to apprentice within the department
Monitor dependencies across multiple inter-related projects, developing & driving key milestones within the Project Management and Service teams
Generate and report daily site reports and work order information to the project management and service operations team
Develop and distribute start-up reporting to the leadership/key stakeholders for scope/work reviews, costs analysis, and contract reviews
Provide full commissioning staffing for the field service and technical support functions within the organization
Assist project management team members with achievement of operational goals and objectives
Ensure policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by Kelvin employees, sub-contractors, customers, and all stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years’ experience in a field service and project start-up role with industrial refrigeration customers
A technical education or commensurate experience in industrial/technical support of refrigeration equipment
Advanced education within the RETA certification 1 through 4 and IR 1-19/ CR 1-20 modules
Advanced OEM training for equipment start-up and service
Able to provide field support to a multi-location service and project team efficiently and accurately
Ability support and drive team site performance to maximize organization goals and project results
Experience driving process improvements within multi location and remote teams
Able to multi-task and work under pressure
Self-motivated and highly organized
Must be able to work independently and create start-up processes to drive meeting timelines
Openness to travel extensively (90%) within the United States for extended periods of time
Includes driving and flying with overnight hotel stays
Computer literacy including knowledge of Field Software, MS Office, and ability to quickly learn new software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
Accident Hospital Indemnity
Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
Weekly paycheck
Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
Paid time off (vacation + sick time)
Learning & Development programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement
EOE – Disability/Veterans