Lead Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up & Controls at Wood Air Conditioning – Dallas, Texas

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. Based in Austin, TX, 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

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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

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

Why Wood Air?

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.