Green Thumb Industries (GTI) · 3 hours ago
Refrigeration Critical Systems Specialist
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expGreenthumb Industries is seeking a Refrigeration Critical Systems Specialist to serve as the subject matter expert for refrigerant-based critical systems. This role involves developing standard operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and providing direct onsite support to ensure the safe and efficient operation of refrigeration systems essential to various environments.
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Responsibilities
Act as the primary corporate SME for refrigerant-based systems, providing expertise to operations, engineering, and construction teams
Develop and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation for refrigerant critical systems
Support equipment sizing, integration, and utility planning during facility design and construction
Lead commissioning efforts for refrigeration, HVAC, and associated critical systems
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 provide hands-on technical support
Deliver remote technical guidance for alarms, failures, and optimization
Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs for refrigerant-based systems across all facilities
Monitor system performance through BMS, SCADA, or IoT-based platforms, responding proactively to alarms and trends
Ensure regulatory and safety compliance in all refrigerant operations
Train site-level maintenance staff and operators on refrigerant system operations, troubleshooting, and safety best practices
Partner with and establish strong relationships with compliance, safety, and vendor teams to standardize practices and implement improvements company-wide
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, use a ladder, and work in a confined space
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)
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 cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)
Preferred
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
Company
Green Thumb Industries (GTI)
Green Thumb Industries Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$229.15MKey Investors
Valley National Bank
2024-09-12Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-17Post Ipo Equity· $78.08M
Leadership Team
Anthony Georgiadis
President
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