Sr Refrigeration Technician

Sr Refrigeration Technician Cascade Energy, LLC -

Seattle, WA Posted:

5/2/2026 -

Expires:

6/3/2026

Job ID:

293390900 Job Description We are seeking a Refrigeration Technician (Senior Energy Efficiency Technician Sr. EET) The Sr. EET often leads facility tune-ups, partners with engineering/SEM staff to identify and prioritize savings, and provides advanced refrigeration expertise. The Sr. EET is experienced across key industrial subsystems (refrigeration, compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, lighting, boilers) and delivers targeted operator training. Future-Focused AI-Ready Culture At Cascade Energy, we're actively shaping how AI gets deployed in the real world, in our tools, our client engagements, and our daily work. Our approach has always been relationship-driven and expertise-led, and AI is how we multiply the impact of both. Successful Cascadians are curious and resilient. They embrace change, seek smarter ways to create impact, and take ownership of their own growth. We embed AI into our work in ways that are responsible and human-centered, and we actively develop our people to deploy it creatively and confidently. We believe the future belongs to organizations that pair emerging technology with genuine human expertise. That future is being built here... come be a part of it! What You Will Be Doing Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Lead or co-lead energy-efficiency tune-ups of industrial refrigeration systems and coordinate activities with plant staff and service providers. Identify and briefly quantify/prioritize energy-saving opportunities across refrigeration, compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, lighting, and boilers. Build trust with customers and guide them toward implementation of recommended energy saving projects Serve as the primary technical contact on select projects, providing on-site and remote support through installation and startup. Maintain relationship with the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association, representing Cascade Energy with the industry and staying informed on emerging technologies and industrial refrigeration system best practices Plan and perform or direct short-term metering; verify basic calibration/data quality and coach technicians on setup and retrieval. Deliver and periodically update operator training across multiple key subsystems (refrigeration, compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, lighting, boilers). Support SEM cohorts by providing technical support in workshops and performing site visits to identify and implement energy saving opportunities Facilitate workshops for refrigeration operator cohorts for our Demand Side Management partners Provides mentorship to technicians and performs basic QA spot checks on field findings. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located in either Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, or Portland OR, or near a major hub airport. This position will involve approximately 70% domestic travel. This estimate is inclusive of day trips; however much of the travel will be multi-day, up to one week at a time. Qualifications Applicants for this role are required to have: Significant experience operating and maintaining industrial refrigeration systems Experience with operation and maintenance of typical industrial energy-using subsystems including compressed air, steam boilers, pumps, fans, HVAC, and lighting. 5+ years of work experience in production oriented industrial environments, including work with low-voltage systems, industrial SCADA systems, and subsystem controls Strong proficiency with MS Office and Excel A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills: Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) or equivalent 10+ years' experience as a refrigeration operator, refrigerated facility maintenance manager, or refrigeration service technician Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist (CRES) or equivalent Active electrical license Experience identifying & implementing energy efficiency opportunities across multiple sites, industries, and subsystems. Experience delivering technical training. For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Compensation & Benefits The full salary range for this full-time, non-exempt position is $77,400 (min) - $96,800 (mid) - $116,200 (max) annualized based on national average. Compensation will be adjusted based on geographic location of individual hired. At Cascade, transparency and fairness are core to how we work. We post the full salary range for every role because we value clarity and equity. Our offers are thoughtfully determined based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity, to ensure fairness. We aim to ensure consistency and integrity in every decision. Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion and religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or family, marital, or veteran status. To request a reasonable accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact the Cascade recruiter. Cascade Energy uses the federal E-Verify system to determine eligibility for work in the United States and conducts post-job offer, pre-employment drug screening. Job Summary Company Details Company Cascade Energy, LLC Industry Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services Job Information Location Seattle, WA Website https://cascadeenergy.com/ Job Type Full Time Employee Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $77,400.00 - $116,200.00 /year Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No