HVAC Lab Technician / Setup Tech Shift 2

About the role

The HVAC Lab Technician / Set-Up Technician supports testing, evaluation, and validation activities within an engineering laboratory environment. The role involves setting up and operating commercial chillers, maintaining test environments, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and ensuring accurate test execution.

Responsibilities

• Test Setup & Chiller Operation
• Set up, calibrate, and operate test environments for water-cooled and air-cooled commercial chillers.
• Execute laboratory tests and support engineering projects by collecting accurate performance data.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain chillers, test setups, and laboratory equipment.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration system connections and troubleshooting.
• Optimize test cycles, loop efficiency, and overall chiller performance.
• Support refrigerant handling activities and maintain EPA compliance requirements.
• Technical Support & Collaboration
• Perform basic to moderately complex technical tasks that contribute to engineering project execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, development, and cross-functional teams to resolve testing issues and improve efficiency.
• Support and mentor team members when needed.
• Communicate test results, observations, and technical findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Laboratory Safety & Maintenance
• Promote a safe work environment and support EHS policies and 5S initiatives.
• Identify and report instrumentation failures and equipment issues.
• Support preventive maintenance efforts to maximize laboratory uptime and reliability.
• Maintain organized, clean, and efficient laboratory workspaces.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Collect, document, and report test status, results, and issues.
• Apply proper measurement techniques and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Aid in test report preparation and technical documentation.
• Proactively identify and remove testing obstacles through collaboration with relevant teams.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, Technical/Business School Certificate, or completion of a Skilled Trades Apprenticeship.
• 1+ years of experience using hand and pneumatic tools.
• Experience using flow, temperature, and pressure measurement equipment.
• Experience handling precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to operate equipment such as cordless drills, impact wrenches, forklifts, and cranes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial chiller or HVAC operations.
• 2+ years of experience working with mechanical and/or electrical machinery in a laboratory, manufacturing, or shop environment.
• Experience operating, testing, and troubleshooting water-cooled and air-cooled chillers.
• Experience working with chiller control systems such as Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of HVAC system operation, refrigeration principles, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification preferred.
• Experience with electrical systems, including 460V three-phase equipment.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. Additionally, we provide an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program, an 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. Professional development opportunities include an on-demand training program, certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars. We also have a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants and a certified Career Coach to assist with benefits and other resources. Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.