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Posted August 14, 2026

NH3 Industrial Refrigeration Service Specialist

Forge Strategies
Lisle, IL, US Full Time
53USD - 68USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Do you thrive on solving tough refrigeration problems?

Are you the technician who runs toward the challenge when an ammonia system trips at a major cold storage site? Do you enjoy diagnosing controls, restoring uptime, and walking customers through clear next steps? If so, this NH3-focused industrial refrigeration role with a fast-growing mechanical services contractor is for you.

Role overview

In this customer-facing field position, you will service and support industrial refrigeration assets across food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and process facilities. Your work will span planned maintenance, break-fix repairs, and urgent calls, always with safety and communication at the forefront.

Core duties
  • Execute preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on industrial refrigeration systems
  • Service ammonia (NH3) refrigeration equipment; training available for strong candidates
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in refrigeration, ventilation, heating, and control systems
  • Document findings, close out work orders, and deliver timely, accurate customer reports
  • Coordinate your daily routing and keep stakeholders informed throughout each visit
  • Follow company policies and industry regulations to maintain a safe work environment
  • Operate independently and deliver consistent, high-quality service
Credentials and skills
  • Experience with industrial or commercial refrigeration service
  • Ammonia experience preferred; we will train qualified technicians
  • Knowledge of commercial HVAC, ventilation, heating systems, and controls
  • Freon refrigeration background a plus
  • Refrigeration or HVAC apprenticeship (or equivalent experience) preferred
  • Safety training such as OSHA 30, fall protection, or arc flash is a plus
  • Clean driving record
  • Strong diagnostic ability, clear communication, and outstanding customer service
  • Commitment to ongoing technical training and professional growth
Why join
  • Competitive pay
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, depending on position
  • Continuous technical training and defined career development
  • Long-term stability with a growing mechanical contractor
  • Opportunities to work on sophisticated systems at leading industrial sites

Ready to take on complex refrigeration work and advance your career? Apply today and let us share how you can make an impact from day one.

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