HVAC Lab Technician / Setup Tech Shift 1

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Setup Technician to support testing and validation activities within an engineering laboratory environment. This role is responsible for executing tests, operating commercial chillers in both water-cooled and air-cooled laboratory settings, setting up test environments, calibrating equipment, and ensuring efficient chiller operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to moderately complex technical tasks in support of engineering projects and product testing.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, inspect, and maintain chillers, test systems, and laboratory equipment.
• Operate and troubleshoot water-cooled and air-cooled commercial chillers.
• Work safely with electrical equipment, including 460V/3-phase/60Hz machinery.
• Utilize and calibrate laboratory instrumentation for pressure, temperature, flow, and electrical measurements.
• Select, connect, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems.
• Perform loop calibration, valve configuration, and single- and double-loop setup activities.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and calibrate power management systems, VFDs, boilers, pumps, and valve configurations.
• Support test execution and optimize test cycles for efficiency and performance.
• Report testing results, observations, and issues to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• Technical/Business School Certificate, Skilled Trades Apprenticeship, High School Diploma, or GED.
• 1+ years of experience using hand and pneumatic tools.
• Experience working with flow, temperature, and pressure measurement equipment.
• Experience handling precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial chiller and/or HVAC operations.
• 2+ years of experience working with mechanical and/or electrical machinery in a shop, manufacturing, or laboratory environment.
• Experience working with chiller control systems such as Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, or similar platforms.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot commercial water-cooled and air-cooled chillers.
• Knowledge of closed-loop control systems, loop tuning, and system stability.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, refrigeration diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience with VFDs, pumps, boilers, and power management systems.
• Familiarity with medium-voltage operations, arc flash safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification preferred.
• Associate's Degree (AS/AAS) in a related technical field preferred.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We also offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.