HVAC Lab Technician

BASIC FUNCTION

Supports the testing of refrigeration equipment, both for industrial and commercial applications, by working closely with our Engineering Groups for research and development activities, as well as our Service Department for field related issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Testing objectives are set by our various engineering groups and are outlined on a Test Request. This document includes information such as what is to be tested, how it should be tested, any special instrumentation requirements, duration of test, etc.
• As a technician you must be able to comprehend what is described in this document and apply that information to the task at hand.
• Testing of both open drive and hermetic compressors are performed, therefore as a technician you must be familiar with making electrical connections, no voltage higher than 480VAC 3 phase, and perform motor alignments.
• Connections to the compressors are typically comprised of carbon steel pipes, ranging in size from 1 inch to 16 inches in diameter. Cranes and other lifting devices are utilized to manipulate pipework. Small peripheral connections are made with either hose or rigid tubing.
• Instrumentation is a key component to the process. A few of the types of measurements taken are pressure, temperature, flow, power, and vibration. Several forms of calibrations are performed in-house.
• Systems will need to be pressure tested, vacuum pulled and then charged with refrigerant. In this role you will be required to pressurize systems per our internal guidelines, understand the importance of and express a firm understanding of proper vacuum techniques and thresholds, and be able to safely handle and transfer various refrigerants while complying with company and regulatory standards.
• Data collected must meet Test Lab Standards prior to being passed along.

Qualifications

• Firm understanding of the refrigeration cycle and its components.
• Well versed in AC and DC circuitry.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Self-driven individual.
• Maintains a positive attitude and works well with others.

Education/Experience

• Requires an associate’s degree from college or technical school; or two (2) to five (5) years related experience and/or training in refrigeration; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• EPA 608 Certificate preferred.

Physical Requirements

• The employee is occasionally required to lift no more than 50 pounds.

Working Hours

• This is a split shift position with the start of shift being 10:00a and ending at 6:30p.
• During initial training period, expectation is to work first shift operating hours which are 6:00a to 2:30p.
• Duration of training period is contingent upon applicants experience level and ability to digest training material.

HOURLY RANGE

$29.00/hr - $39.00/hr (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Benefits

• To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates.
• All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.