3rd Shift Run Test Technician

About Us

Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission critical. Climate control systems often account for a large percentage of energy consumption in many of our customers’ operations. With an optimal climate system, we can help them to more efficiently use energy or water resources and thereby reduce their climate and environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of Munters’ business strategy and value creation. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where our employees are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on.

Responsibilities

Perform duties to test the electrical operation of HVAC units following installation of structural, mechanical, electrical, and condensing components to ensure the compliance with product specifications, working within the limits of standard procedures and making decisions as to set up and test operations and sequencing.

• Pretest Protocols: Work from the Public job folder and production Schedule systems and refer to BOM, operating requirements and standards, work instruction and in-process inspection checklists, schedules, and any related nonconforming issues.
• Dry Test Protocols: Perform ground check verifying no electrical shorts on any load carrying conductors, phase high voltage wires and verify ohms on all motors and compressors, and perform Hi Pot testing to validate power flow through high voltage wires and energy source compliance.
• Run Test Protocols: Refer to Lock-Out Tag-Out and Energize/De-Energize Procedures and energize unit at proper voltage/amperage per specifications, test proper operation and direction of blowers, fans, and wheels, and balance fans/blowers to engineering specifications.
• Document test results on specific data recording sheet, operate crankcase heaters to ensure functioning properly by measuring amperage draws, inspect and record pressure drops and fan rpm’s per engineering specifications, and adjust gas valves on burner system.
• Hook up to gas or electric and check conformance to functionality and temperature specifications, and observe amperage pulled to ensure compliance with specifications, ensure shut offs operate in compliance with specifications, and set airflow switches/timers.
• Measure and record voltage/amperage of energized components to ensure accuracy of functions, install and operate any software per system requirements, measure and record sub-cool and superheat readings, as well as suction and liquid line temperature and pressures insuring proper refrigerant charge.
• Run unit in auto mode to simulate required conditions of operation and ensuring that all components engage and disengage as designed, and that gauges report accurately, investigate and report on causes of any failures, test for heat or refrigerant leaks and pinpoint leak when found.
• Visually inspect for water migration, ensure that all chambers are properly sealed, insure all liquid solenoid valves are in the correct state before shipment, troubleshoot failed units and make defined adjustments, and document all defects on the unit Scorecard.

Requirements

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer Skills: excel, lotus notes
• Skilled and experienced with using power, air and hydraulic operated tools common to the trade
• Capability of reading circuit diagrams and schematics, ladder logic diagrams and layout drawings
• Ability to troubleshoot circuits and devices and recommend changes or improvements
• Complete knowledge of refrigeration operation systems: charging and weighting of refrigerant charges
• Understands electrical theory and practice as applied to the operation of such components as electric motors, motor starters, contractors, control relays, time delay relays, circuit breakers, fusing, PLC’s, fluid flow and temperature sensors, and other related electrical, pneumatic and mechanical components

Skills

Use of various tools and equipment, including computer, multimeter, digital refrigeration gauge, temp probe, manometer, analog signal generator, balancing machine, leak detectors (refrigerant & gas), temperature and humidity meter, hand and power tools, motorized pallet jack, tachometer, and ac clamps, as well as operation of fork truck, scissor lift, unit hydraulic lifts.

Physical Demand

Exposure to High Voltage up to 575 volts and amperage up to 200+ on a daily basis, frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, maneuver, stoop, squat, lift, grasp, and reach, visual and aural acuity, listening, adherence to the Energy Control Program.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous vacation and paid time off
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, and conference attendance
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
• State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work

Pay

Compensation Range $25.92-$32.79 plus 15% shift differential

Schedule

Standard work schedules plus overtime and weekend hours will be required to meet production demands.