U.S. Refrigeration, Boiler, Steam & CHP Jobs – Technical & Engineering Careers
Industry Overview - Refrigeration, boilers, steam systems, and combined heat and power (CHP) are essential components of modern industrial, commercial, and utility operations in the U.S. These systems provide process heating, cooling, power generation, and energy efficiency solutions across multiple sectors.
At Industrial Recruitment Group (IRG), we connect skilled professionals with organizations that design, install, operate, and maintain refrigeration, steam, and CHP systems. Our recruitment services cover the entire lifecycle — engineering, project delivery, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and technical sales — ensuring employers have the right talent to optimize performance, efficiency, and safety.
Key Industries Served - We provide recruitment services for industries that rely heavily on refrigeration, boilers, steam, and CHP systems:
- Food & Beverage: Process refrigeration, blast chilling, steam cooking, pasteurization- Pharmaceuticals & Biotech: Sterile steam, clean-in-place (CIP), freeze-drying, process heating- Chemical & Petrochemical: Steam boilers, heat exchangers, process heating systems- Energy & Utilities: CHP plants, district energy, steam turbine applications- Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities: Refrigeration chillers, thermal process systems, building utilities- Hospitals & Commercial Buildings: Steam distribution, sterilization, HVAC integration- Data Centers & Electronics: Thermal management, chilled water systems, backup power
Equipment & Systems We Cover - Our recruitment expertise spans all major refrigeration, boiler, steam, and CHP systems:
- Refrigeration Systems: Industrial chillers, ammonia, CO₂, Freon-based systems, condensers, evaporators- Boilers & Steam Systems: Fire-tube, water-tube, biomass, package boilers; steam generators; condensate recovery systems- Combined Heat & Power (CHP): Gas, biomass, waste-to-energy CHP units, turbines, generators- Thermal & Process Equipment: Heat exchangers, pumps, valves, piping systems- Cooling Systems: Cooling towers, evaporative condensers, closed-loop circuits- Instrumentation & Controls: PLCs, SCADA, sensors, energy management systems- Filtration & Separation: Condensate treatment, water purification, air/gas separation systems- Support Equipment: Storage tanks, vessels, system skids for integrated operations
Roles We Recruit - We supply permanent, contract, and project-based professionals across technical, operational, and commercial functions:
- Engineering & Design: Mechanical, Process, Thermal, Applications Engineers- Projects & Commissioning: Project Managers, Site Engineers, Commissioning Technicians- Maintenance & Service: Field Service Engineers, Boiler Technicians, Refrigeration Specialists, Service Managers- Operations & Reliability: Plant Operators, Energy Managers, Maintenance Supervisors- Commercial & Sales: Technical Sales Engineers, Product Managers, Account Managers- Health, Safety & Quality: HSE Advisors, Quality Engineers, Compliance Officers- Leadership & Executive: Operations Managers, Plant Managers, Engineering Directors
Future Trends & Outlook - The U.S. refrigeration, boiler, steam, and CHP sector is evolving with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and smart control:
- Energy Efficiency: High-efficiency boilers, advanced chillers, waste heat recovery systems- CHP Expansion: On-site generation to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint- Digitalization & Smart Controls: Remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, process automation- Sustainability: Low-GWP refrigerants, biomass boilers, hybrid CHP systems- Regulatory Compliance: Stricter emissions and safety requirements influencing system design and operation- Health, Safety & Compliance (U.S.)
IRG recruits professionals familiar with U.S. standards and regulatory requirements:
- EPA Section 608: Refrigerant handling and certification- ASHRAE Standards: HVAC, refrigeration, thermal system guidelines- OSHA: Worker safety in boiler, refrigeration, steam system operations- ASME / ANSI / API: Pressure vessels, piping, boiler compliance- NFPA: Fire and combustion safety- Local & State Codes: Emissions, energy efficiency, environmental compliance
Key Employers & Industry Leaders - Below are a small variety of leading U.S. OEMs, EPCs, and service providers, including:
- Manufacturers: Alfa Laval, Spirax Sarco, Danfoss, Johnson Controls, Trane, Carrier, Bosch- CHP & Steam Providers: Rolls-Royce Energy, Siemens Energy, Cummins, Capstone Turbine, Viessmann- Service & Integration Firms: Industrial refrigeration contractors, boiler service specialists, CHP installers
Skills & Competencies Professionals we recruit typically have expertise in:
- Boiler and steam system operation, commissioning, maintenance- Industrial refrigeration system design, service, troubleshooting- CHP unit installation, operation, optimization- Heat exchangers, pumps, thermal process equipment- Control systems, PLC, SCADA integration- Energy efficiency, heat recovery, sustainability projects- Safety and regulatory compliance- Technical sales, project management for thermal systems
Why Industrial Recruitment Group? - At IRG, we understand the complexity of refrigeration, boilers, steam systems, and CHP technology in the U.S. We connect employers with professionals who can enhance efficiency, ensure safety, and optimize performance across industrial and commercial operations.
