Critical Environment Master HVAC Technician
Kelso Industries · Phoenix, AZ · 5 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled Critical Environment Master HVAC Technician to join our growing Critical Facilities team. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing complex mechanical systems that support mission-critical facilities operating 24/7/365.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mission-critical HVAC and mechanical systems.
- Diagnose and repair complex HVAC, refrigeration, and hydronic system issues with minimal downtime.
- Support commissioning activities for new mechanical installations and retrofits.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, sequence of operations, and control diagrams.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) following equipment failures and recommend long-term corrective actions.
- Develop and execute Maintenance Operating Procedures (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
- Maintain and troubleshoot chilled water systems, air-cooled chillers, water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, fluid coolers, CRAC units, CRAH units, in-row cooling systems, rear door heat exchangers, DX (Direct Expansion) systems, pumps and variable frequency drives (VFDs), heat exchangers, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), and more.
- Monitor equipment performance using Building Management Systems and trend data.
- Respond to emergency service calls while maintaining uptime requirements.
- Cookordinate with electrical, controls, engineering, and operations teams during maintenance activities.
- Mentor junior technicians and provide technical leadership during complex repairs.
- Ensure all work complies with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ASHRAE, and company safety standards.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records utilizing CMMS software.
- Strictly adhere to customer and company safety and security protocols throughout the conduct of job responsibilities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Technical Degree preferred)
- EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification
- Minimum 10+ years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills up to 480V (preferred)
- Experience working with redundant N+1 and 2N cooling systems
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and sequence of operations
- Proficient with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong sense of customer service and proactive communication
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical refrigeration cycles, chilled water systems, psychrometric properties, hydronic systems, HVAC controls, BAS/BMS platforms
- Journeyman or Master HVAC Certification
- HVAC Trade School Certification
- Experience supporting Tier III or Tier IV Data Centers
- Knowledge of ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments
- Familiarity with server liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip and liquid immersion cooling, is considered a plus
- Experience with commissioning and retro-commissioning
- OSHA 30 Certification
- NFPA 70E Training
- Experience working in live critical environments
- Experience with Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Stulz, Liebert, Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell Controls
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 10+ years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills up to 480V (preferred)
- Experience working with redundant N+1 and 2N cooling systems
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and sequence of operations
- Proficient with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong sense of customer service and proactive communication
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical refrigeration cycles, chilled water systems, psychrometric properties, hydronic systems, HVAC controls, BAS/BMS platforms
- Journeyman or Master HVAC Certification
- HVAC Trade School Certification
- Experience supporting Tier III or Tier IV Data Centers
- Knowledge of ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments
- Familiarity with server liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip and liquid immersion cooling, is considered a plus
- Experience with commissioning and retro-commissioning
- OSHA 30 Certification
- NFPA 70E Training
- Experience working in live critical environments
- Experience with Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Stulz, Liebert, Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell Controls
Skills
- Advanced HVAC Diagnostics
- Refrigeration Systems
- Mechanical Controls
- BAS/BMS Programming & Monitoring
- VFD Troubleshooting
- Pump Alignment
- Cooling Tower Maintenance
- Chiller Optimization
- Hydronic Balancing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Predictive Maintenance Technologies
- Infrared Thermography
- Vibration Analysis
- Energy Efficiency Optimization
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Annual Performance Bonus
Company Vehicle (where applicable)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Ongoing Technical Training
Career Advancement Opportunities
Opportunity to work in some of the most advanced mission-critical facilities in the industry
Pay
TBD
Schedule
On Call Rotation