Onsite Service HVAC Technician IV - V (Critical Infrastructure)

About the role

We offer comprehensive HVAC, building automation system, facilities, and energy solutions. From design to delivery, our solutions are tailored to the specific needs of high-profile organizations in commercial buildings, data centers, industrial facilities, and other mission critical sites.

EMCOR Services Aircond is a leading commercial and industrial heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) service company in the Southeast. For more than 87 years, Aircond has designed and delivered comprehensive HVAC solutions to businesses seeking to enhance their productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Install, service, and repair heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems, and related environmental-control systems. Utilize knowledge of heating and refrigeration theory, and pipefitting.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Advanced troubleshooting and repair: Diagnosing complex HVAC system malfunctions, identifying root causes, and implementing repairs on critical cooling equipment like chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, and precision cooling systems within data centers.
• Preventative Maintenance: Performing comprehensive scheduled maintenance tasks to ensure optimal system performance, including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing components as needed, while adhering to strict data center maintenance protocols.
• System Optimization: Analyzing data center cooling loads, identifying efficiency improvements, and implementing changes to optimize system performance, potentially including adjustments to control systems or equipment upgrades.
• Technical Leadership: Acting as a subject matter expert for HVAC systems within the data center, providing guidance and training to other technicians on complex issues.
• Documentation And Reporting: Maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities, system performance data, and any issues encountered, including creating reports for management.

Requirements

Required skills and qualifications include:

• Extensive HVAC knowledge: Minimum of 4-6 years of experience as an HVAC technician.
• Deep understanding of commercial HVAC principles, including refrigeration cycles and air flow dynamics.
• Specific expertise: Thorough knowledge of data center cooling requirements, critical infrastructure, and potential environmental hazards.
• Advanced Troubleshooting Skills: The ability to diagnose complex system malfunctions and identify root causes with minimal downtime.
• Control System Proficiency: Expertise in programming and troubleshooting building automation systems (BAS) commonly used in data centers.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude: Capability to perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on a wide range of HVAC equipment.
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to following strict safety protocols within a data center environment.

Skills

Class 4 Service Technician skills include:

• Trouble shooting and repairs on all types of air-cooled chillers, pumps, and low-pressure boilers.
• Advanced troubleshooting on all air-cooled equipment, both unitary and chilled water.
• Basic understanding of water-cooled chillers.
• Basic understanding of DDC control systems.
• Capable of maintaining and repairing cooling towers.
• Ability to diagnose water flow issues.
• Proficient with variable frequency drives and starters.
• Proficient with low pressure boilers.

Class 5 Service Technician skills include all of the above, plus:

• Understanding of water-cooled chillers, chilled water systems, large chiller rebuilds, rigging, large boilers, pumps, and assist with technical support to other technicians.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair large, water-cooled chillers.
• Diagnose issues on large boilers with power burners.
• Advanced diagnosis of air distribution systems (VAV/PIU).
• Chilled water system distribution and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and repair/rebuild large pumps.
• Possess superior system knowledge and advanced troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

What you can expect from EMCOR Services Aircond:

• Health Insurance: 4 plans available to choose from with Rx coverage
• Heath Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
• Dental insurance: 2 plans available to choose from
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee referral incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive PTO, 8 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday
• Weekly Pay

Pay

The pay range for this role extends from $36-46/hr based on skill-set and experience.

Schedule

This role is on-site with a client in Richmond, VA.

Physical demands include:

• Must be able to climb ladders, lift and carry 50 or more pounds, distinguish colors for electrical work and tolerate confined spaces.
• Work will involve heights and seasonal temperature extremes.