Superintendent - Refrigeration

The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial refrigeration systems in various settings, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. This role involves managing field crews, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring the timely completion of projects. The Superintendent must be adept at troubleshooting complex refrigeration issues and providing technical guidance to the team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration systems in various settings

• Ensure that projects meet established safety and quality standards within the allocated budget and timeline

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise multiple work crews and all assigned employees on those teams

• Coordinate work with other disciplines on the job to ensure that all work is handled as efficiently as possible

• Create daily reports, track progress, submit timesheets, and complete other administrative duties as required to accurately track performance and progress

• Inspect and verify work in progress and ensure that all employees and subcontractors are working productively and safely

• Interpret drawings accurately and ensure that all equipment is installed properly

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of refrigeration systems and equipment

• Excellent leadership and team management skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make critical decisions under pressure

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings

• Ability to manage project timelines and resources effectively

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in various environmental conditions

• Proficiency with relevant project management software and tools

• Commitment to safety and compliance with regulations

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred, or equivalent prior work experience in a related field

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in refrigeration construction or a similar industry

• OSHA 30-hour certification required

• RETA Level 1 & 2 certification preferred

• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects successfully

• In-depth knowledge of refrigeration systems, maintenance protocols, and safety standards

• Strong leadership and team management skills

Travel Requirements:

• Anticipated 100% travel to project sites nationwide

• Ability to travel occasionally to attend meetings, trainings, and events.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear and utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

• Bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods

• Ability to perform repetitive movements

• Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to and exceeding 50 pounds

• Adequate vision to perform all required tasks

• Work on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops

• Comfortable with heights and able to climb and descend safely

• Strong sense of balance and spatial awareness

• Participate in respiratory fit testing and use as required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)