Is it time to remake the image of the refrigeration technician? Could a new title for the role help the hardest-working men and women in the HVACR industry get more of the respect they so richly deserve? And, more importantly, could a new image help attract more young people to our industry? If so, maybe it’s time to introduce the newest member of the HVACR industry: the thermodynamic energy specialist.
I will state upfront that I cannot take credit for this idea. It came to me from Joe Kokinda, president and CEO of Professional HVAC/R Services Inc. in Sheffield Lake, Ohio. Joe is a passionate “idea guy” who loves HVAC but especially loves refrigeration. Joe shared the TES idea with me, and I’d like to pass it along.