Facilities Maintenance Technician - MST - CARRJP00003123 - Charlotte, NC - 1st shift

Wilson•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of HVAC test rigs and lab infrastructure. This role involves maintaining chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, and piping systems to ensure high uptime of lab utilities such as chilled water, hot water, and compressed air. The technician will be responsible for quickly responding to breakdowns and restoring operations with minimal impact to testing schedules. Additionally, the role includes troubleshooting electrical panels, PLC systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and power distribution systems, supporting safe operation of medium and low voltage electrical systems, and performing electrical fault diagnosis. Compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures is essential. The technician will also maintain refrigeration circuits, valves, heat exchangers, and hydronic systems, and support the installation, commissioning, and modification of test setups. Reading and interpreting P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and system schematics is required. The role also involves supporting calibration of sensors and instrumentation, working with vendors, and ensuring instrumentation accuracy and compliance. Collaboration with test engineers and supervisors is key to ensuring readiness of test setups and supporting test execution. The technician will also lead and support hazard analysis, safe work practices, and ensure compliance with OSHA, AHRI, and internal safety standards. Maintaining documentation, writing standard work instructions, tracking equipment uptime, performing root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement are also part of the responsibilities. Coordination with external vendors and supporting procurement of spare parts are also included.

Requirements

HS diploma or GED
8+ years of experience in HVAC systems, industrial maintenance, or lab environment
Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems
Strong understanding of maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and execution
Ability to prioritize tasks and support critical lab operations
Knowledge of safety practices and standard operating procedures
Hands-on technical expertise with HVAC and facility systems

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in mechanical / electrical engineering or related technical field
Experience in HVAC test labs or chiller testing environments
Knowledge of AHRI standards and lab testing practices
Experience with PLCs, SCADA, LabView, or Yokogawa systems
Strong understanding of hydronic systems, cooling towers, and industrial utilities
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of HVAC test rigs and lab infrastructure
Maintain chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, and piping systems
Ensure high uptime of lab utilities (chilled water, hot water, compressed air)
Quickly respond to breakdowns and restore operations with minimal impact to testing schedules
Troubleshoot electrical panels, PLC systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and power distribution systems
Support safe operation of medium and low voltage electrical systems
Perform electrical fault diagnosis and corrective actions
Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Maintain refrigeration circuits, valves, heat exchangers, and hydronic systems
Support installation, commissioning, and modification of test setups
Read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and system schematics
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, and associated distribution equipment
Support calibration of sensors (RTDs, pressure, flow, and electrical instruments)
Work with vendors and internal teams to ensure measurement accuracy
Ensure all instrumentation is operational and compliant with test standards
Collaborate with test engineers and supervisors to ensure readiness of test setups
Support test execution by ensuring stable operating conditions
Assist in setting up and troubleshooting of data acquisition systems (e.g., Yokogawa, LabView)
Lead and support hazard analysis and safe work practices
Ensure compliance with OSHA, AHRI, and internal safety standards
Maintain documentation related to maintenance and safety procedures
Write standard work instructions for equipment in the lab
Track equipment uptime, breakdown frequency, and maintenance metrics
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
Drive improvements in reliability, efficiency, and preventive maintenance programs
Coordinate with external vendors for repairs, calibration, and upgrades
Work closely with lab supervisors and engineering teams to meet testing schedules
Support procurement and inventory of critical spare parts