NMI is hiring an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Industrial Refrigeration Specialist Remote The Role This position serves as the primary technical expert for refrigerant-based critical systems within the organization. The specialist is tasked with creating standard operating procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting protocols, and commissioning guidelines while providing direct on-site support as required. The role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of refrigeration systems crucial to cultivation, processing, and laboratory environments. Travel is mandatory and may encompass up to 40% of time to support facilities across different locations. The specialist collaborates with engineering, construction, compliance, and operational teams to enhance system reliability, standardization, and continuous improvement across the organization's portfolio. Responsibilities SME Leadership - Serve as the primary corporate subject matter expert for refrigerant systems, offering technical guidance to operations, engineering, and construction teams - Develop and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and comprehensive technical documentation System Design & Commissioning - Support equipment sizing, integration, and utility planning during facility design and construction - Lead commissioning efforts for refrigeration, HVAC, and associated critical systems Technical Support & Troubleshooting - Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for refrigerant systems (industrial chillers, cryogenic freezers, ultra-low storage units, walk-in coolers/freezers, HVAC refrigerant circuits) - Travel to facilities as needed to deliver hands-on technical support - Offer remote technical guidance for alarms, failures, and optimization Reliability & Maintenance - Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs for refrigerant-based systems across all facilities - Monitor system performance through BMS, SCADA, or IoT-based platforms, proactively responding to alarms and trends - Ensure regulatory and safety compliance in all refrigerant operations Training & Collaboration - Train site-level maintenance staff and operators on refrigerant system operations, troubleshooting, and safety best practices - Establish strong relationships with compliance, safety, and vendor teams to standardize practices and implement company-wide improvements Qualifications - Ability and willingness to travel frequently (up to 40%) to corporate facilities, cultivation, processing, and laboratory sites - Minimum five years of hands-on experience with refrigerant systems, HVAC/R, chillers, cryogenic units, or industrial refrigeration - Experience commissioning new refrigeration or HVAC systems - Industry background in cannabis, biotech, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing strongly preferred - Familiarity with MEP coordination, facility construction, or startup processes preferred - Relevant technical certifications (EPA 608, HVAC/R trade school, or equivalent) strongly desired - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, use a ladder, and work in confined spaces - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to author technical SOPs and guides - Strong expertise in refrigerant circuit design, operation, and troubleshooting - Proficiency with equipment monitoring platforms (BMS, SCADA, IoT) Additional Requirements - Must be at a minimum of 21 years of age - Must possess valid state ID - Must be able to obtain and maintain state badging requirements to work in the industry (requires background check and state review) Work Conditions - Works in areas with varying temperatures, heat, cold, wet, damp, or drafty conditions - Hands-on work in mechanical rooms, refrigeration systems, and lab environments - Working in temperature-controlled and odor-rich environments - Works at heights, including roofs, scaffolding, ladders, or ceiling spaces - Moves over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces - Work overnight, weekends, and varying shifts - Move through narrow, enclosed, or elevated spaces - Work outdoors for extended periods - Moves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance - Daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil) Compensation Range $70,000 - $90,000 USD The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.