Superintendent
Industrial Refrigeration Pros · irpros.com
JeffersonRemoteLead / Manager4+ yrs
The job in short
Field superintendent leading ammonia refrigeration installation and maintenance projects.
Compliance
Details
- Found
- 20 d ago · posted 2026-02-20
- Location as listed
- JEFFERSON, SD, USA
- Role
- Construction Superintendent
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: RC&S - JEFFERSON, SD, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $37.00 - $47.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day,
Superintendent – Ammonia Refrigeration
RC&S | An IR Pros Company — Jefferson, SD 57038
Salary Range: $37.00–$47.00 Hourly | Position Type: Full Time | Job Shift: Remote / Travel
About IR Pros
At IR Pros, we deliver world class industrial refrigeration solutions with integrity, technical excellence, and an unmatched commitment to safety. We service ammonia refrigeration systems across food processing, cold storage, manufacturing, and industrial facilities. Join a company where technical expertise meets leadership and where your contributions directly impact operational success and safety.
Position Summary
As a Superintendent – Ammonia Refrigeration at IR Pros, you will lead project execution in the field, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will coordinate crews, subcontractors, and vendors; enforce safety compliance; maintain clear communication across teams; and serve as the on-site leader representing IR Pros values and professionalism.
This role requires extensive travel to customer sites nationwide, as projects are performed at industrial facilities across multiple states. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in dynamic environments, managing field operations on location, and adapting to varying project timelines and site conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and lead project crews and subcontractors to complete ammonia refrigeration field projects on schedule and within scope
Supervise and schedule all activities on the project, or on multiple projects simultaneously
Coordinate scheduling of subcontractors, crews, and vendors to maximize efficiency
Responsible for crew scheduling
Responsible for timekeeping
Monitor ongoing work and materials for quality control at all stages
Responsible for weld mapping
Responsible for red-lining of drawings
Responsible for record keeping
Communicate clearly and effectively with project management, team members, and subcontractors to execute job duties efficiently
Meet regularly with Project Managers, Engineers, and Customers
Perform daily job site inspections to ensure strict compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements
Responsible for ongoing safety monitoring on the job site
Maintain a written daily job log of key actions, materials used, equipment needs, and issues resolved
Identify and resolve conflicts, organize daily stand-ups, and coordinate with project stakeholders
Set and enforce high standards for job site safety, organization, cleanliness, waste disposal, and environmental protection
Identify non-compliance or operational deficiencies and provide actionable corrective recommendations
Prepare professional reports and correspondence to vendors, site supervisors, and project teams
Support customers, clients, and onsite visitors with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Fit piping, rig, and set equipment as needed in the field
Qualifications: Required Qualifications
4+ years of experience in industrial Ammonia Refrigeration environments with progressive responsibility (field or maintenance background strongly preferred)
Must be a Certified Combo Welder-Fitter with refrigeration and rigging experience
Must participate in supervisor additional training
Proven ability to coordinate field activities, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
Capable of supervising 6 or more employees and multiple projects at the same time
Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards applicable to industrial ammonia refrigeration
Must understand OSHA, RC&S, and customer policies and safety rules
Excellent technical reading comprehension (construction drawings, P&IDs, SOPs, manuals, assembly and maintenance instructions)
Exceptional verbal communication skills with clients, field teams, and project management
Demonstrated ability to identify operational and compliance issues and propose solutions
Proficient with smartphone and tablet field technologies for documentation, communication, and reporting
Experience resolving demanding situations with customers, crews, or vendors
Must have a valid driver's license and be capable of passing a DOT inspection
Preferred Skills & Traits
Supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial refrigeration or mechanical construction environment
Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and regulatory safety frameworks for hazardous refrigeration systems
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills
Strong problem-solver with a customer-first mindset
Why IR Pros?
Competitive pay and growth opportunities
Meaningful work on high-impact industrial refrigeration projects
Team-centric culture that values safety, professionalism, and unmatched service delivery
Benefits
Health insurance (medical)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan (eligibility within 90 days)
Life and accidental death insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays & paid time off
Referral bonus
Opportunities for advancement & career paths
Professional development and training opportunities
Company vehicles or car allowances (varies by position)
Company cell phone (varies by position)
Additional Programs
Employee Boot Program (voucher and replacement boots every 2 years after eligibility)
Company Vehicle Ownership Program for field employees (ownership after a period, or $10,000 cash alternative)
Equal Employment Opportunity
IR Pros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.