Refrigeration & Process Cooling – U.S. Industrial Recruitment
Industry Overview – Refrigeration and process cooling systems are critical to U.S. industry, supporting everything from food production and pharmaceuticals to chemical processing and industrial manufacturing. These systems provide precise temperature control, enabling production processes, preserving products, and maintaining safe working environments. On the commercial side, refrigeration also underpins HVAC systems, cold storage, supermarkets, and data center cooling.
At Industrial Recruitment Group, we cover the full refrigeration and process cooling ecosystem, connecting skilled professionals with OEMs, distributors, service providers, and end users who design, manufacture, sell, install, and maintain industrial and commercial cooling solutions.
Our recruitment reach spans every stage of the lifecycle: system design, manufacturing, installation, service, maintenance, and operational management.
Industries Served
We support recruitment for sectors that rely on high-quality air and gas systems, including:
- Food & Beverage – Cold storage, blast freezing, bottling, brewing, and dairy processing.
- Pharmaceuticals & Biotech – Laboratory and cleanroom refrigeration, freeze-drying, and vaccine storage.
- Chemical & Petrochemical – Process cooling, heat exchangers, and temperature-sensitive reactions.
- Data Centers & IT Facilities – Chilled water systems, CRAC units, and critical HVAC
- Industrial Manufacturing – Plastic molding, metalworking, and process cooling applications.
- Commercial Buildings & Facilities – Supermarkets, hotels, hospitals, and centralized HVAC systems
Equipment & Systems
Equipment & Systems We Cover - We recruit across all cooling & refrigerated equipment, including:
- Refrigeration Compressors: Screw, reciprocating, centrifugal, and scroll units
- Chillers & Cooling Towers: Air-cooled, water-cooled, and industrial chillers
- Heat Exchangers & Evaporators: Plate, shell & tube, and evaporative cooling systems
- Refrigerants & Coolants: Ammonia, CO₂, HFCs, and low-GWP alternatives.
- Controls & Automation: PLCs, building management systems (BMS), and IoT monitoring
- Packaged & Turnkey Systems: Complete industrial refrigeration and process cooling plants
Roles We Recruit
We provide recruitment solutions for technical, operational, and commercial positions:
- Engineering & Design: Mechanical Engineers, Applications Engineers, and Process Design Engineers
- Projects & Commissioning: Project Engineers, Site Managers, and Commissioning Technicians
- Maintenance & Service: Field Service Engineers, Refrigeration Technicians, and Maintenance Managers
- Commercial & Sales: Technical Sales Engineers, Account Managers, Service Managers, Product Specialists, and Regional Sales Managers
- Operations & Reliability: Plant Operators, Energy Efficiency Managers, and Process Reliability Engineers.
- Leadership & Executive: Service Directors, General Managers, VP of Operations, and Technical Directors.
Future Trends & Outlook
The U.S. air and gas treatment industry is evolving with efficiency, automation, and sustainability driving growth:
- Energy Efficiency: Adoption of VSD compressors, optimized refrigerant cycles, and heat recovery.
- Sustainability: Low-GWP refrigerants, ammonia systems, and eco-friendly cooling solutions.
- Smart Systems: IoT integration, predictive maintenance, and remote monitoring.
- Commercial Growth: Increased demand in supermarkets, cold chain logistics, and data center cooling.
American regulatory and safety standards
IRG recruits professionals familiar with American regulatory and safety standards, including:
- ASHRAE Standards – Guidelines for HVAC and refrigeration system performance.
- ISO 5149 & ISO 22041 – Refrigeration safety and design standards.
- EPA Section 608 – Refrigerant handling regulations.
- OSHA – Worker safety in refrigeration installation and maintenance.
- ANSI / ASME – Pressure vessel and piping compliance for refrigeration equipment.
Key Employers & Industry Leaders
Our network spans major OEMs, distributors, and service providers in the U.S. We specialize in working with companies that operate in the same market space as industry titans such as:
Manufacturers: Distributors: Service Providers:
• Johnson Controls / York • Authorized OEM partners • Independent service contractors
• Carrier • Regional refrigeration integrators • OEM service teams
• Dakin Applied • Process cooling specialists • Preventive maintenance and retrofit specialists
• Trane / Ingersoll Ran • Multibrand refrigeration distributors • Commissioning & system optimization providers
Skills & Competencies
Skills & Competencies - Professionals we recruit typically have expertise in:
- Industrial refrigeration and process cooling system design, installation, and maintenance
- Chillers, compressors, and heat exchanger operation
- PLC and BMS integration for temperature control
- Energy efficiency optimization and performance monitoring
- Refrigerant handling, safety compliance, and environmental regulations
Why Industrial Recruitment Group?
Our recruitment experts understand refrigeration and process cooling equipment and the full ecosystem around it—from system design and manufacturing to aftermarket service and end-user operations. This industry knowledge allows us to build a targeted network of highly skilled professionals and deliver well-matched candidates, ensuring successful outcomes for both clients and candidates.