Commercial Refrigeration Foreman / Lead Installer - Supermarket & Rack Systems
DHR Mechanical
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Description
Company Background:
DHR Mechanical Service, part of Kelso Industries, is a market leader in commercial refrigeration and HVAC construction and service. Founded in 1997, DHR Mechanical Services specializes in refrigeration and HVAC solutions across the Southeast, serving supermarkets, convenience stores, and refrigerated warehouses. With branches in Atlanta and Tampa, and operations in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico, we are known for engineering excellence and top-tier maintenance services.
Our mission is to exceed customer expectations with quality products, exceptional service, and unwavering integrity, tailoring solutions to meet clients' unique needs.
Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.
About DHR Mechanical Services
Founded in 1997, DHR Mechanical Services is a leading provider of commercial refrigeration and HVAC installation services across the Southeast. We serve major supermarket, cold storage, warehouse, and retail clients throughout:
Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina
We specialize in:
- Supermarket refrigeration installations and remodels
- Rack refrigeration systems
- Display cases and walk-in coolers/freezers
- EMS / controls integration
- Cold storage and warehouse refrigeration systems
Key Responsibilities
Lead Commercial Refrigeration Installations
- Supervise installation of supermarket/commercial refrigeration systems including rack systems, display cases, walk-ins, piping, EMS, and electrical components
- Perform hands-on installation work as needed alongside field crews
Manage and Lead Field Crews
- Direct daily activities of installers and subcontractors
- Delegate work assignments and monitor productivity
- Mentor, train, and develop junior installers
Coordinate Jobsite Operations
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for project managers, general contractors, and other trades
- Coordinate scheduling and sequencing of work to maintain project timelines
Ensure Quality, Safety, and Compliance
- Enforce OSHA, company safety standards, and jobsite cleanliness
- Ensure all work meets quality standards, project specifications, and applicable codes
Track Project Progress
- Maintain labor, material, and equipment records
- Monitor project progress to support schedule and budget adherence
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of commercial refrigeration installation experience
- 2+ years in a Foreman, Lead Installer, Superintendent, or Crew Lead role
- Strong experience installing:
- Supermarket rack refrigeration systems
- Refrigerated display cases
- Walk-in coolers/freezers
- Refrigeration piping and brazing
- EMS / refrigeration controls
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Blueprints
- Refrigeration schematics
- Electrical diagrams
- Mechanical drawings
- Proven track record leading installation crews and delivering projects on schedule
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability and willingness to travel weekly throughout the Southeast
Preferred Qualifications
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Experience with supermarket remodels and retrofits
- Experience coordinating multi-trade construction projects
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Pay (Based on Experience)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Company Vehicle / Travel Perks (if applicable)
- Per Diem / Travel Reimbursement (if applicable)
Why Join DHR Mechanical Services?
- Year-round, stable work with established regional and national clients
- Leadership opportunity with autonomy and advancement potential
- Growth opportunities within DHR and the broader Kelso family of companies
- Strong company reputation for craftsmanship, safety, and employee support
Apply Today
If you are a skilled Commercial Refrigeration Foreman / Lead Installer looking for long-term career growth with a respected refrigeration contractor, apply today.
Why Join Us?
We’re committed to attracting talented individuals who seek a company with a strong foundation of success and an outstanding culture. We proactively provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement with autonomy and flexibility in an entrepreneurial environment.
Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
About this role
DHR Mechanical is looking for an experienced Commercial Refrigeration Foreman to lead installation projects across supermarket and cold storage facilities throughout the Southeast. You'd oversee crew operations, perform hands-on installation work, and serve as the primary point of contact between field teams, project managers, and other trades on complex jobsites. The role demands expertise in rack refrigeration systems, display cases, walk-ins, piping, brazing, and EMS controls—along with the ability to read blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
This position suits someone with at least five years of commercial refrigeration installation experience and a proven track record leading crews. You'll manage daily scheduling, mentor junior installers, track labor and materials, and ensure work meets quality standards and safety codes. The job requires weekly travel throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina, and a valid driver's license is essential.
DHR offers competitive pay based on experience, 401(k) matching, health insurance, paid time off, and a company vehicle. The role provides leadership autonomy and clear advancement opportunities within both DHR and its parent company, Kelso Industries—a 3,500-person organization with 29 operating companies nationwide. This is contract work based in Atlanta with year-round stability serving established regional and national clients.
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