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Maintenance Engineer/02 Refrigeration Technician in Newfield

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Job Description

 

O2 Refrigeration Technician / Maintenance Engineer

(Food Storage) Near Newfield, NJ

$90K – $150K Base (DOE) + Full Benefits

Must be certified to work on O2-controlled refrigeration systems


We’re partnering with a top-tier food storage and cold chain operation seeking a highly experienced O2 Refrigeration Technician / Maintenance Engineer to support and maintain large-scale, oxygen-controlled walk-in refrigeration and freezer systems.

This is a high-impact, critical role with a company known for exceptional stability, strong leadership, and a workplace where employees stay long-term.


🔧 What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • Maintain and repair O2-controlled (low oxygen) refrigeration systems used in food preservation

  • Oversee large walk-in coolers and freezer environments

  • Perform preventative maintenance and system diagnostics to avoid downtime

  • Monitor and adjust controlled atmosphere storage systems

  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration components

  • Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards


What You Bring:

  • 7+ years of experience in industrial refrigeration / maintenance engineering

  • REQUIRED: Certification to work on O2-controlled refrigeration systems

  • Strong background with large-scale walk-in refrigeration & freezer systems

  • Experience in food storage, cold chain, or controlled atmosphere environments

  • Knowledge of ammonia, Freon, or similar systems

  • Ability to work independently and make critical decisions in real time


What’s In It For You:

  • $90K – $150K base salary (DOE)

  • Company-paid benefits + strong insurance package

  • Long-term stability with a company that rarely loses employees

  • Clean, well-maintained, and safety-focused facility

  • Opportunity to work with advanced food preservation technology


Why This Role?

If you’re in this space, you know how specialized O2-controlled refrigeration is. Companies like this don’t open roles often—because their people don’t leave.

This is a chance to step into a secure, well-run operation where your expertise is truly valued.


📩 Interested?

Apply directly or message me confidentially at linda.powell@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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