Refrigeration Start-up Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• The Start-up Technician serves as the main field service technician focused on new system start-up tasks.

• Design and execute the commissioning activities for new systems.

• Promote best practices within the service department and enhance the utilization of business tools (Field Software, ERP, etc.).

• Report to the Service Manager at the Fairless Hills Headquarters.

• Requires up to 100% travel.

• Act as the primary point of contact and liaison with the project management team regarding field commissioning matters.

• Establish best practices/templates for commissioning programs and offer training/mentoring to apprentices within the department.

• Oversee dependencies across various interconnected projects, developing and driving key milestones in collaboration with the Project Management and Service teams.

• Create and present daily site reports and work order details to the project management and service operations teams.

• Prepare and share start-up reports with leadership and key stakeholders for scope/work assessments, cost analyses, and contract evaluations.

• Provide comprehensive commissioning staffing for field service and technical support roles within the organization.

• Support project management team members in achieving operational goals and objectives.

• Ensure that policies, practices, and procedures are comprehended and adhered to by Kelvin employees, subcontractors, customers, and all stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in field service and project start-up roles with industrial refrigeration clients.

• A technical degree or equivalent experience in industrial/technical support for refrigeration equipment.

• Advanced education in RETA certifications 1 through 4 and IR 1-19/ CR 1-20 modules.

• Advanced OEM training for equipment start-up and servicing.

• Capable of efficiently and accurately providing field support to a multi-location service and project team.

• Ability to support and enhance team site performance to achieve organizational goals and project outcomes.

• Experienced in driving process improvements across multiple locations and remote teams.

• Proficient in multitasking and performing under pressure.

• Self-driven and highly organized.

• Must be able to work autonomously and develop start-up processes to ensure timelines are met.

• Willingness to travel extensively (90%) throughout the United States for extended durations.

• Includes driving and flying with overnight hotel stays.

• Computer literate, with knowledge of Field Software, MS Office, and the ability to quickly learn new software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for healthcare benefits starting on Day 1 of employment: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA).

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Company-sponsored Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life coverage.

• Accident Hospital Indemnity.

• Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.

• Pet Insurance.

• Employer-matched 401(k) savings plan (with Roth option).

• Weekly paycheck.

• Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year).

• Paid time off (for vacation and sick leave).

• Learning & Development programs.

• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• EOE – Disability/Veterans.