Traveling HVAC Data Center Chiller Technician -Journeyman- (Union)

Applicants for this role may be located anywhere in the United States. Relocation is not required.

About the Role

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter, and more sustainable services that impact people and our planet. Join us to make a difference together.

As a Traveling HVAC Journeyman Data Center Chiller Technician with Carrier, you will uniquely impact our customers by ensuring their comfort through installations, repairs, and maintenance projects. This role offers opportunities to work independently and collaboratively, making critical on-the-job decisions. It is ideal for someone passionate about their trade and eager to advance their skills in a rapidly evolving sector.

This position operates on a long-term rotational travel schedule (4 weeks traveling / 1 week off) and is suited for an experienced HVAC professional who thrives in high-performance, customer-focused environments. Carrier values partnerships with our Union workers and provides payment for all travel time incurred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to different Data Center Sites on a long-term rotational travel schedule (4 weeks traveling / 1 week off).
• Participate in startup and commissioning of new units to support state-of-the-art facilities.
• Perform diagnostic tests, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions, and execute regularly scheduled maintenance on heating and cooling units.
• Review and interpret regulatory requirements and technical documents, including blueprints and diagrams.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships and ensure timely escalation of issues for resolution.
• Prioritize safety by adhering to licensing requirements, operating equipment safely, recognizing HVAC-related hazards, completing safety training, and implementing effective safety measures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of practical working experience in the HVAC Industry.
• 3+ years of experience working on Centrifugal Chillers.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, crawl, sit, squat for extended periods, climb a ladder, and work on rooftops.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possess and maintain a valid and current Driver’s License and be insurable by the company’s insurance carrier.
• EPA Universal Certification.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Experience on Carrier, Trane, and Daikin Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chillers.
• Basic understanding of building automation controls (BOMAC).
• Experience with data centers.
• Experience with Steam Turbines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ServiceMax.
• Strong working knowledge of: 19XR, 30CF, and CDU chillers, air-side systems (constant volume, VAV), and water-side systems (hot water, chilled water, condenser water).

Benefits

• Opportunity for 401k.
• Paid travel time after the first hour and on-call schedule for better work-life balance (rotations every 7-8 weeks in most locations).
• Company-provided vehicle with gas cards.
• All necessary tools provided.
• Comprehensive safety and PPE benefits, including:
  • Steel-toed boots, Carrier-branded uniforms with FR protection, HVAC gloves, hard hats, and face shields.
  • Standard safety goggles with an option for prescription eyewear if needed.
  • Fall protection, respirators, and earplugs as required.
• Benefits provided under applicable union agreements, generally including:
  • Medical insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Vacation, holidays, and other time off.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $38.00 and $76.00 per hour. Factors affecting pay within this range include skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This role operates on a long-term rotational travel schedule: 4 weeks traveling followed by 1 week off.