OPT Refrigeration Technician Jobs
Refrigeration Technician jobs on OPT are available through HVACR contractors, food distribution companies, and commercial facilities that regularly sponsor skilled trades. Your F-1 OPT authorization covers hands-on technical work, including installation, diagnostics, and repair. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, typically mechanical or environmental systems engineering.
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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 OPT Sponsorship as a Refrigeration Technician
Target employers with EPA Section 608 certification requirements
Companies that require EPA 608 certification for their technicians are serious about hiring credentialed professionals. These employers invest in long-term staff and are more likely to sponsor H-2B visa or H-1B visas for skilled refrigeration technicians after OPT ends.
Highlight any HVACR certifications on your resume
EPA 608, NATE certification, or state-level HVACR licenses signal to employers that you meet U.S. industry standards. Certified candidates face less friction in the hiring process and give employers stronger grounds for sponsorship documentation down the line.
Focus on commercial and industrial employers over residential
Large commercial facilities, cold storage warehouses, and food processing plants run complex refrigeration systems year-round. These operations have dedicated maintenance budgets and structured HR processes, making them more equipped to handle OPT paperwork and future visa sponsorship.
Address your OPT authorization proactively with employers
Many HVACR employers have never hired an international technician. Bring your EAD card and a one-page summary of your OPT work authorization to interviews. Removing ambiguity early builds confidence and prevents your application from stalling in the hiring process.
Track your OPT end date and initiate STEM extension early
If your degree qualifies, file your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your standard OPT expires. Refrigeration technician roles tied to engineering or applied technology degrees may qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before counting on the extension.
Build relationships with union HVACR contractors
IBEW and UA-affiliated contractors employ large numbers of refrigeration technicians and often have established processes for work authorization compliance. Apprenticeship completions and union cards carry weight with these employers and strengthen your case for long-term sponsorship.
Refrigeration Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Refrigeration Technician on F-1 OPT?
Yes, as long as your job is directly related to your field of study. Refrigeration technician roles typically align with mechanical engineering technology, HVACR engineering, or applied technology degrees. Your EAD card authorizes full-time employment in your field. Confirm the connection with your DSO if your degree is in a closely related but not identical field.
Do Refrigeration Technician employers typically sponsor visas after OPT?
Some do, particularly large commercial refrigeration contractors, food distribution companies, and industrial facility operators. These employers depend on skilled technicians year-round and have reason to invest in sponsorship. Employers sponsoring H-2B visas are more common in this trade than H-1B, though H-1B remains an option for roles tied to engineering functions. Browse employers open to sponsorship on Migrate Mate.
Does a Refrigeration Technician role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your degree is in mechanical engineering technology, environmental systems engineering, or a related STEM field listed on the STEM OPT CIP code list, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm eligibility with your DSO. The role itself must also align with your degree at the time of the extension application.
What documents should I have ready when applying for Refrigeration Technician jobs on OPT?
Bring your EAD card, valid F-1 visa, I-20 with OPT authorization, and your passport to any job offer or onboarding meeting. Employers use these for I-9 employment verification. Having your EPA 608 certification, any state HVACR license, and a brief written explanation of OPT authorization ready also helps with employers unfamiliar with the program.
How do I find Refrigeration Technician jobs that are open to OPT students?
Use Migrate Mate to search Refrigeration Technician roles filtered for OPT-friendly employers. Many general job boards don't flag visa authorization requirements clearly, which wastes time. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with a history of sponsoring international workers, so you can focus your applications where there's genuine hiring interest.