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Refrigeration Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering or HVACR technology. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap and lottery apply to most private-sector openings.
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At Amazon, we believe that Every Day is still Day One! We’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.
The goal of this team is to exceed the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders, no matter how large or small, are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible. To meet this goal, we are continually striving to innovate and provide best in class service levels through the introduction of pioneering new products and services. To that end, Amazon is seeking an engineer to help deliver maintenance, repair and vendor management operations to support grocery expansion across the North American market.
This role requires up to 50% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide field support for refrigeration sites across assigned geography including support for operations, field maintenance, and food safety partners
- Manage multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously as well as be able to influence, and develop relationships at all organization levels
- Oversee the maintenance acceptance of part of commissioning large-scale, complex projects
- Provide leadership and mentoring to facilities maintenance leadership and operations teams
- Be involved in design review process across the North American market while providing guidance and professional recommendations on equipment standardization procurement to leverage scale, cost savings opportunities, and to standardize maintenance activities as we continue to expand the business
- Travel domestically up to 50%
- Please request information on additional office/site locations that may be available
- Understanding of refrigeration systems, troubleshooting, design, and repair
- Familiarity with low-GWP refrigerants, pending regulatory requirements, and design changes
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
A day in the life
Amazon Benefits:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
- 3+ years of technical program management experience
- Experience in managing multiple programs/projects, using effective time management skills and personal impact to drive complex activities across the organization
- Knowledge of Refrigeration systems and associated equipment, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, controllers, and piping
- Knowledge of generic mechanical room infrastructure such as chillers, cooler units, and fan controls
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with refrigeration CO2 designs and system improvements/modifications. Familiarity with refrigeration controls systems including Danfoss and/or Copeland
- Ability to build simplified heating and cooling load calculation models (e.g., using Excel or equivalent tools) to estimate potential energy savings and guide equipment selection or retrofit strategies
- High capability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, frequent changes in priorities, and changes in the business environment
- Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamic processes and their relation to Refrigeration related applications
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, SANTA MONICA - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Santa Monica - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, GA, ATLANTA - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, MN, Minneapolis - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York City - 139,800.00 - 189,200.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New york city - 139,800.00 - 189,200.00 USD annually
USA, TN, NASHVILLE - 120,700.00 - 163,300.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 120,700.00 - 163,300.00 USD annually
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, DALLAS - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, we believe that Every Day is still Day One! We’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.
The goal of this team is to exceed the expectations of our customers by ensuring that their orders, no matter how large or small, are delivered as quickly, accurately, and cost effectively as possible. To meet this goal, we are continually striving to innovate and provide best in class service levels through the introduction of pioneering new products and services. To that end, Amazon is seeking an engineer to help deliver maintenance, repair and vendor management operations to support grocery expansion across the North American market.
This role requires up to 50% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide field support for refrigeration sites across assigned geography including support for operations, field maintenance, and food safety partners
- Manage multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously as well as be able to influence, and develop relationships at all organization levels
- Oversee the maintenance acceptance of part of commissioning large-scale, complex projects
- Provide leadership and mentoring to facilities maintenance leadership and operations teams
- Be involved in design review process across the North American market while providing guidance and professional recommendations on equipment standardization procurement to leverage scale, cost savings opportunities, and to standardize maintenance activities as we continue to expand the business
- Travel domestically up to 50%
- Please request information on additional office/site locations that may be available
- Understanding of refrigeration systems, troubleshooting, design, and repair
- Familiarity with low-GWP refrigerants, pending regulatory requirements, and design changes
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
A day in the life
Amazon Benefits:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
- 3+ years of technical program management experience
- Experience in managing multiple programs/projects, using effective time management skills and personal impact to drive complex activities across the organization
- Knowledge of Refrigeration systems and associated equipment, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, controllers, and piping
- Knowledge of generic mechanical room infrastructure such as chillers, cooler units, and fan controls
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with refrigeration CO2 designs and system improvements/modifications. Familiarity with refrigeration controls systems including Danfoss and/or Copeland
- Ability to build simplified heating and cooling load calculation models (e.g., using Excel or equivalent tools) to estimate potential energy savings and guide equipment selection or retrofit strategies
- High capability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, frequent changes in priorities, and changes in the business environment
- Understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamic processes and their relation to Refrigeration related applications
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, SANTA MONICA - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Santa Monica - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, GA, ATLANTA - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, MN, Minneapolis - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York City - 139,800.00 - 189,200.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New york city - 139,800.00 - 189,200.00 USD annually
USA, TN, NASHVILLE - 120,700.00 - 163,300.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 120,700.00 - 163,300.00 USD annually
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, DALLAS - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Refrigeration Technician
Document your degree equivalency early
If your HVACR or mechanical engineering credential is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before applying. USCIS accepts foreign three-year degrees with relevant post-graduate experience to meet the specialty occupation bachelor's degree requirement.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Refrigeration Technician roles in campus facilities, hospital engineering departments, or federal research labs often qualify and can start year-round.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Refrigeration Technician openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have already cleared DOL labor condition requirements for this occupation code, not just employers who say they sponsor.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your specific job zone and work location. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the applicable level or the LCA won't clear DOL certification.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers are required to participate in E-Verify. Ask the HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled before you invest time in their process, since unenrolled employers cannot lawfully file an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Time your job search around the April filing window
H-1B petitions subject to the cap must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. Secure your offer and complete the employer's internal approval process by late February so there's enough runway for the LCA certification before registration opens.
H-1B Visa Refrigeration Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Refrigeration Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific, directly related field. A Refrigeration Technician job framed around mechanical engineering, HVACR systems engineering, or industrial refrigeration technology is more likely to qualify than one described as a trade or vocational role. The O*NET profile and the job description language both matter when USCIS evaluates the petition.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Refrigeration Technicians?
Food processing facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, cold-chain logistics companies, commercial real estate operators, and hospital systems are the most active H-1B sponsors for refrigeration roles. These employers need engineers and advanced technicians who can manage complex refrigeration systems at scale. You can browse verified H-1B sponsors in this field on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition before I have a valid work visa status?
Yes, but the timing matters. If you're currently in F-1 OPT status, your employer can file during the April cap-subject period for an October 1 start. Your OPT must remain valid through at least October 1, or a cap-gap extension may cover the bridge period if your OPT expires between April and September. USCIS publishes cap-gap guidance that outlines exactly what documentation you need to remain authorized during that window.
How long does the H-1B process take for a Refrigeration Technician role?
The full timeline from LCA filing to H-1B approval runs roughly three to six months for standard processing. The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days. USCIS then adjudicates the I-129 petition, which currently takes several months under regular processing. Premium processing reduces the USCIS decision to 15 business days for an additional fee, which many employers use when an October 1 start date is critical.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need your degree transcripts and diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., copies of any professional licenses or certifications relevant to refrigeration systems, your current immigration documents including your I-94 and any prior visas, and a detailed resume or CV. Your employer's immigration attorney will need these to draft the support letter establishing that your role meets the specialty occupation standard under USCIS rules.