HVAC and Cascade Refrigeration Specialist - Boron Fiber Prepreg Plant
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Job Description
*HVAC and Refrigeration Specialist - Boron Fiber Plant*
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
*Position: Refrigeration Systems Specialist | Training: Comprehensive on-the-job program | Schedule: Regular 8-hour shifts with on-call rotation*
*PERFECT FOR EXPERIENCED HVAC/R PROFESSIONALS WITH:*
* Advanced refrigeration system certification * Cascade refrigeration system experience * Industrial HVAC equipment maintenance expertise * Low-temperature refrigeration knowledge (-120°F systems) * Experience with R-404A and R-508B refrigerants * Troubleshooting skills for complex industrial systems * Understanding of process cooling applications
*COMPENSATION PACKAGE*
* Starting Salary: $75,000-$85,000 * After Proficiency: $85,000-$95,000 * Additional yearly bonus of $3-5K * Additional Salary: On-call differential, overtime opportunities ($10-20K/year) * Total yearly compensation expectation after proficiency: $98-120K * Benefits: Comprehensive health/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, safety incentives and bonuses
*THE TECHNICAL WORK YOU'LL DO:*
* System Maintenance: Apply your knowledge of cascade refrigeration systems to maintain critical process cooling for boron trichloride recovery * Equipment Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair issues with industrial refrigeration units including compressors, evaporators, and condensers * Low-Temperature Expertise: Maintain systems operating at extremely low temperatures (-105°F to -128°F) using specialized refrigerants * Technical Monitoring: Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on roof-mounted refrigeration units * Safety Compliance: Ensure all refrigeration systems operate within safety parameters in a chemical processing environment
*FAMILIAR EQUIPMENT YOU'LL WORK WITH:*
* Cascade refrigeration systems (R-404A/R-508B) * Syltherm oil circulation systems * Industrial compressors and heat exchangers * Vapor expansion tanks * Control systems and instrumentation * Refrigerant dehydrators and purification systems
*HOW YOUR HVAC/R KNOWLEDGE APPLIES:*
* *Cascade Systems:* Understanding of multi-stage refrigeration for ultra-low temperature applications * *Refrigerant Management:* Expertise with handling specialized refrigerants including proper recovery and recycling * *Mechanical Aptitude:* Ability to maintain and repair industrial-scale refrigeration equipment * *Safety Protocols:* Experience working with high-pressure systems and hazardous refrigerants * *Preventive Maintenance:* Identifying issues before they cause system failure in critical process equipment
*WHAT WE'LL TEACH YOU:*
* Specific facility protocols for our unique manufacturing environment * Integration of refrigeration systems with the chemical recovery process * Safety procedures for working around boron trichloride and other chemicals * Specialized maintenance scheduling to maintain continuous operations
*CAREER GROWTH PATH:*
* Advance to Senior HVAC/R Specialist * Potential for Facilities Maintenance Supervisor * Opportunities for cross-training in other plant systems * Technical leadership role in facility upgrades and improvements
*BASIC REQUIREMENTS:*
* High school diploma * *Specialized HVAC/R technical or on the job training* * *EPA Universal certification* xhmxlyz * *5+ years experience* in industrial refrigeration systems * Valid driver's license * U.S. Citizen * Ability to pass safety-related medical assessments * Willingness to be on-call for emergency repairs
*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS*
* Drug/alcohol screening and background check * Pulmonary function and physical examination * Documentation of relevant HVAC/R certifications * Professional references demonstrating industrial refrigeration experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance
Experience: * HVAC: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification: * HVAC Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute: * Lowell, MA 01851 (Required)
Ability to Relocate: * Lowell, MA 01851: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person