H-1B Visa Refrigeration Engineer Jobs
Refrigeration Engineer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at mechanical contractors, industrial facilities, and commercial HVAC firms that file Labor Condition Applications for degree-level engineering roles. Employers sponsor H-1B status for up to three years, extendable to six, for engineers who design, commission, and maintain refrigeration systems.
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Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.
Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.
This role is onsite 5 days a week in Clifton, NJ
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the Ammonia refrigeration and other freon based cooling systems including, but not limited to operation, maintenance, and repairs.
- Maintain and operate single, two stage, cascade ammonia systems and subsystems
- Monitor and identify abnormal operating pressures, temperatures, and conditions within the refrigeration system, adjust, repairs and/or schedule service as required
- Thoroughly understanding and able to handle refrigeration system components, including vacuum pumps, chillers, evaporators, condensers, compressors, controls, and valves etc.
- Perform and delegate to daily, weekly, monthly, annually inspections, and preventative maintenance on the refrigeration equipment and other cooler machinery on and off-site as needed
- Perform other maintenance duties such as plumbing, replacing valves, installing fixtures, detecting, and repairing leaks as needed
- Handle hazardous materials as directed and follow guidance of OSHA and EPA
- Monitor and record all system readings to document operation of the equipment and the system and provide reports and troubleshooting
- Respond to emergency breakdowns of the refrigeration systems
- Procure quotations and bids for the order of work scopes, repairs, parts, and construction projects as needed
- Ensure continuous training and competency of refrigeration updates and standards
- Train personnel for routine check and system following the SOP
- Thoroughly understand and can act upon based on EAP and technical guidance during emergency and system malfunction situations
- Handle unscheduled and emergency shut down of equipment
- Ensure all refrigeration equipment is functioning in a safe and optimal manner
- Ensures continuous operation of all the facility utility systems and supports preventative maintenance programs.
- Assists in the record-keeping and training requirements for all components of the Ammonia refrigeration system in compliance with State and federal guidelines.
- Must perform duties as assigned by the facility Manager.
Qualifications
Must possess a Gold Seal Operating Engineer's license issued by the state of New Jersey
- Minimum of 5 or more year of Ammonia and freon based refrigeration experience
- At least 4 years of active experience with cooling processes, ammonia refrigeration, and other freon based facilities within a produce and food processing and storage facility is a plus
- Experience with screw and reciprocating compressors, recirculation pumps, HVAC units, boilers, air compressors, and associated control systems
- Work experience in ammonia system pump-downs and repairs
- Knowledge of chemical testing for cooling towers and ammonia system preferred
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to understand refrigeration blueprints, P&ID, and cut sheets
- Hazmat Responder Certification preferred
- Trained and experienced in lock-out, tag-out, and safe work practices
- Must be able to respond to emergencies if needed 24/7 including after hours and weekends.
- Best-practice and professional knowledge of industrial maintenance and standards
- Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Must be detailed-oriented, cost-conscious, and deadline sensitive
Physical Requirements
- Able to climb stairs and ladders and fall-protection trained
- Able to work at variable heights
- Able to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs. in weight
Environmental conditions
- Roof height and outdoors; cold, wet, and cold storage temperatures
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
- 401k, 4% company match
- Equity and Bonus
- Vacation, sick and holiday time off
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Monthly Weee! Points credits
Compensation Range
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $131,000 - $154,000
- This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors like job-related skills, experience and work locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements.
Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com.
About Weee!
Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.
Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.
This role is onsite 5 days a week in Clifton, NJ
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the Ammonia refrigeration and other freon based cooling systems including, but not limited to operation, maintenance, and repairs.
- Maintain and operate single, two stage, cascade ammonia systems and subsystems
- Monitor and identify abnormal operating pressures, temperatures, and conditions within the refrigeration system, adjust, repairs and/or schedule service as required
- Thoroughly understanding and able to handle refrigeration system components, including vacuum pumps, chillers, evaporators, condensers, compressors, controls, and valves etc.
- Perform and delegate to daily, weekly, monthly, annually inspections, and preventative maintenance on the refrigeration equipment and other cooler machinery on and off-site as needed
- Perform other maintenance duties such as plumbing, replacing valves, installing fixtures, detecting, and repairing leaks as needed
- Handle hazardous materials as directed and follow guidance of OSHA and EPA
- Monitor and record all system readings to document operation of the equipment and the system and provide reports and troubleshooting
- Respond to emergency breakdowns of the refrigeration systems
- Procure quotations and bids for the order of work scopes, repairs, parts, and construction projects as needed
- Ensure continuous training and competency of refrigeration updates and standards
- Train personnel for routine check and system following the SOP
- Thoroughly understand and can act upon based on EAP and technical guidance during emergency and system malfunction situations
- Handle unscheduled and emergency shut down of equipment
- Ensure all refrigeration equipment is functioning in a safe and optimal manner
- Ensures continuous operation of all the facility utility systems and supports preventative maintenance programs.
- Assists in the record-keeping and training requirements for all components of the Ammonia refrigeration system in compliance with State and federal guidelines.
- Must perform duties as assigned by the facility Manager.
Qualifications
Must possess a Gold Seal Operating Engineer's license issued by the state of New Jersey
- Minimum of 5 or more year of Ammonia and freon based refrigeration experience
- At least 4 years of active experience with cooling processes, ammonia refrigeration, and other freon based facilities within a produce and food processing and storage facility is a plus
- Experience with screw and reciprocating compressors, recirculation pumps, HVAC units, boilers, air compressors, and associated control systems
- Work experience in ammonia system pump-downs and repairs
- Knowledge of chemical testing for cooling towers and ammonia system preferred
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to understand refrigeration blueprints, P&ID, and cut sheets
- Hazmat Responder Certification preferred
- Trained and experienced in lock-out, tag-out, and safe work practices
- Must be able to respond to emergencies if needed 24/7 including after hours and weekends.
- Best-practice and professional knowledge of industrial maintenance and standards
- Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Must be detailed-oriented, cost-conscious, and deadline sensitive
Physical Requirements
- Able to climb stairs and ladders and fall-protection trained
- Able to work at variable heights
- Able to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs. in weight
Environmental conditions
- Roof height and outdoors; cold, wet, and cold storage temperatures
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
- 401k, 4% company match
- Equity and Bonus
- Vacation, sick and holiday time off
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Monthly Weee! Points credits
Compensation Range
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $131,000 - $154,000
- This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors like job-related skills, experience and work locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements.
Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Refrigeration Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Refrigeration Engineer roles qualify as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Document how your degree maps directly to your job duties before any employer files your I-129 petition.
Look up prevailing wages before salary talks
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level, so knowing the floor protects you in negotiations.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have certified LCAs for refrigeration or mechanical engineering roles in your target metro. Firms with a track record of H-1B visa filings in this occupation have established internal processes that speed up your petition.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
If your refrigeration work spans multiple facilities or project sites, each location requires its own DOL-certified LCA before you begin work there. Raise this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel early so filings aren't delayed when your assignment shifts.
Get your credentials evaluated before the I-129 is filed
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service that confirms equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's in mechanical or refrigeration engineering. USCIS reviews this evaluation as part of the specialty occupation determination.
Account for the H-1B cap selection rules when timing your search
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so plan your job search timeline with that uncertainty in mind. Cap-exempt employers, such as universities and certain nonprofits, can file year-round and are worth targeting if you need faster status.
H-1B Visa Refrigeration Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Refrigeration Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Refrigeration Engineer positions typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the employer structures the role around degree-level duties in mechanical, chemical, or refrigeration engineering. The employer must demonstrate in the I-129 petition that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles limited to installation or maintenance trade work without engineering design responsibilities may not meet that threshold.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Refrigeration Engineers?
Sponsors tend to be mechanical and HVAC engineering firms, industrial food processing companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and large commercial facility operators that need engineers to design and commission refrigeration systems. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for engineering roles on Migrate Mate, which shows companies actively sponsoring H-1B workers in your target location.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Refrigeration Engineer H-1B petitions?
Before USCIS processes your I-129 petition, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Wages are set at four skill levels based on experience and responsibility. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which level applies to your specific duties before accepting an offer.
Can my H-1B cover multiple refrigeration project sites?
Each distinct worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires a separate DOL-certified LCA that covers that location. If your role moves between client facilities or construction sites, your employer must certify a new LCA for each location before you begin work there. Failure to have a site-specific LCA in place is a compliance violation that USCIS and DOL can audit.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Refrigeration Engineer?
Strong petitions include a detailed job description that ties refrigeration system design or engineering analysis duties to your degree field, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and evidence the employer consistently hires degreed engineers for this role. The O*NET profile for refrigeration engineers documents the knowledge and education typically required, which employers often reference to support the specialty occupation argument with USCIS.