Critical Environment Master HVAC Technician

Kelso Industries•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Critical Environment Master HVAC Technician to join our growing Critical Facilities team. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing complex mechanical systems that support mission-critical facilities operating 24/7/365. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in critical cooling infrastructure and possesses extensive experience maintaining HVAC systems in environments where uptime, reliability, and safety are paramount. This individual will play a key role in ensuring continuous operation of mechanical systems while adhering to strict maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Technical Degree preferred)
EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification
Minimum 10+ years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience
Minimum 3 years supporting mission-critical facilities or data centers
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills up to 480V (preferred)
Experience working with redundant N+1 and 2N cooling systems
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and sequence of operations
Proficient with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong sense of customer service and proactive communication
Advanced knowledge of: Mechanical refrigeration cycles, Chilled water systems, Psychrometric Properties, Hydronic systems, HVAC controls, BAS/BMS platforms

Nice To Haves

Journeyman or Master HVAC Certification
HVAC Trade School Certification
Experience supporting Tier III or IV Data Centers
Knowledge of ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments
Familiarity with server liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip and liquid immersion cooling, is considered a plus.
Experience with commissioning and retro-commissioning
OSHA 30 Certification
NFPA 70E Training
Experience working in live critical environments
Experience with: Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Stulz, Liebert, Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell Controls

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mission-critical HVAC and mechanical systems.
Diagnose and repair complex HVAC, refrigeration, and hydronic system issues with minimal downtime.
Support commissioning activities for new mechanical installations and retrofits.
Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, sequence of operations, and control diagrams.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) following equipment failures and recommend long-term corrective actions.
Develop and execute Maintenance Operating Procedures (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
Monitor equipment performance using Building Management Systems and trend data.
Respond to emergency service calls while maintaining uptime requirements.
Coordinate with electrical, controls, engineering, and operations teams during maintenance activities.
Mentor junior technicians and provide technical leadership during complex repairs.
Ensure all work complies with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ASHRAE, and company safety standards.
Maintain accurate maintenance records utilizing CMMS software.
Strictly adhere to customer and company safety and security protocols throughout the conduct of job responsibilities
Maintain and troubleshoot: Chilled Water Systems, Air-Cooled Chillers, Water-Cooled Chillers, Cooling Towers, Fluid Coolers, CRAC Units, CRAH Units, In-Row Cooling Systems, Rear Door Heat Exchangers, DX (Direct Expansion) Systems, Pumps and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Heat Exchangers, Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS).