Episode 145: Two Countries, One Trade: Aidan Lucey’s Refrigeration Roadtrip

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A look at what it takes to keep a commercial kitchen running. We are going to highlight all of the skilled trades it takes to keep them running.

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A look at what it takes to keep a commercial kitchen running. We are going to highlight all of the skilled trades it takes to keep them running.

Careers

Business

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Episode 145: Two Countries, One Trade: Aidan Lucey’s Refrigeration Roadtrip

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

47 minutes 57 seconds

4 months ago

Episode 145: Two Countries, One Trade: Aidan Lucey’s Refrigeration Roadtrip

🎙️ Episode Title: "20 Years, 2 Countries, 1 Tech: Aidan Lucey's Journey Through the Trades"

In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, we sit down with refrigeration pro Aidan Lucey, whose 20-year journey in the trade spans two continents. From humble beginnings in Ireland installing 80 mini splits, to chasing down leaks in Canadian grocery stores, Aidan shares how a twist of fate steered him into the trades—and how that decision shaped his life and career.

We talk shop on everything from chillers, beer lines, and Taylor ice cream machines to CO₂ rack systems and critical grocery store service calls in -55°C temps (yes, you read that right ❄️). Aidan opens up about the challenges of immigrating and recertifying as a tech in Canada, his passion for the trade, and even how a frozen yogurt machine led him to his future wife.

Whether you're a seasoned tech or just considering the trades, Aidan’s story is a reminder that opportunity is everywhere—and that sometimes the best careers start by accident.

🛠️ Tune in for:

Racking systems and CO₂ insights
Field stories from rural service calls
Advice for aspiring techs and international workers
A whole lot of laughs and real-world wisdom

🚨 Don’t miss this one—hit play and let’s get into it!

🎙️ This episode is powered by Viper from Refrigeration Technologies! 🐍

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Find out more from Aidan Lucey here.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidan-l-7ba6b1275/

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