
HVAC Centrifugal Chiller Technician
- New Orleans, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintains, Diagnoses and Repairs advanced and complex mechanical Chiller type systems.
- Coordinates work processes on large projects.
- Performs disassembly and reassembly of large commercial equipment to perform troubleshooting and planned maintenance as indicated in the service agreement.
- Proficiently operates hand tools, power tools, gauges and measuring equipment.
- Completes service contracts, quoted projects and demand service calls as directed.
- Develops long-term relationships with customers and explains work performed to the customer's satisfaction.
- Communicates and documents project status to all project stakeholders.
- Serves as a lead and front-line resource to service technicians through technical support.
- Coordinates the work of subcontractors, and may be asked to develop and provide guidance to technicians.
- Purchases materials and issues purchase order numbers to suppliers.
- Safely drives a motor vehicle and trailer, follows requirements of company vehicle driving policy and adheres to all company safety requirements.
- Maintains equipment, tools, and inventory stock on service vehicle.
- Uses work experience to diagnose and provide timely cost effective solutions to customers.
- Able to work effectively with app based software.
- Minimum of 2+ years of relevant Chiller repair experience
- 4+ years of HVAC Tech experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two-year technical degree in related field is preferred.
- Required - Chiller Skills:
- OEM Experience or Factory Training
- Troubleshooting of chiller control panels, routine mechanical and electrical for chillers.
- Strong background performing centrifugal chiller overhaul services.
- Strong Systems knowledge (air-side, waterside, controls)
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Advanced knowledge in the Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of advanced and complex mechanical systems. Examples, chilled water plant systems I.e.. pumps,vfd's and cooling towers.
- Takes and logs readings from critical equipment and takes appropriate corrective actions before system outage occurs.
- Required - Extensive knowledge of chilled water systems such as DX air-cooled,Scroll/ Reciprocating, Screw, Centrifugal chillers and Magnetic Bearing Compressor Technology.
- Required - Advanced working knowledge of building automation and sequence of mechanical systems operations.
- Proficiency in equipment OEM specific software. (for example, TU, Tech-view, Service Checker, MTool)
- Excellent customer service skills with a desire to exceed customers expectations.
- Advanced knowledge of service processes, techniques and codes is required.
- Proficient in reading complex schematics and blue prints.
- Performs as self-managed individual.
- Professional demeanor, solid interpersonal skills with good written and oral communication capability.
- Demonstrates strong business ethics at all times.