Chiller Technician

About the role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and mechanical components and equipment. This includes ensuring the safe operation of highly complex systems such as electronic/pneumatic controls, environmental controls, fan-powered boxes, and auxiliary equipment like pumps, heat exchangers, and air compressors.

Responsibilities

• Work with BAS controls, chiller operations, pump operations, water treatment programs, air handler units, and VAVs.
• Conduct inspections, maintenance, repairs, and service on a variety of chiller systems, including air-cooled, water-cooled, and centrifugal chillers.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex chiller equipment while diagnosing and resolving mechanical and operational issues.
• Perform advanced technical tasks such as complete equipment overhauls, system evaluations, and root-cause diagnostics.
• Diagnose, service, maintain, and repair a wide range of HVAC and mechanical equipment, including:
  • Air-cooled chillers (reciprocating, screw, and scroll) up to 100 tons
  • Large water-cooled chiller systems
  • Cooling towers
  • Pumps and pumping systems
  • Air compressors and compressed air dryers
  • Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Air handling units (AHU)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints and as-built drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
• Capacity to visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Aptitude to compare and identify differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.