What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up & Controls position at Wood Air Conditioning?
Job Type
Full-time
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. Texas based, 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
Top-Tier Compensation & Perks
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.
Full-time
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. Texas based, 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
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.
Salary : $36 - $58