HVAC Chiller Journeyman Technician - Traveling Data Center Technician - Union
About The Position
Carrier is seeking a skilled Traveling HVAC Data Center Chiller Technician to perform installations, repairs, maintenance, startup, and commissioning work at data center sites. The technician will provide dependable cooling solutions, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, interpret technical documentation, and build strong customer relationships. The position involves independent work as well as collaboration and team leadership in customer-focused environments. The role follows a long-term rotational travel schedule of four weeks traveling followed by one week off. Applicants may be located anywhere in the United States, and relocation is not required. Carrier provides payment for travel time incurred, subject to the stated travel-time policy. This is a union position, with benefits and eligibility governed by applicable union agreements.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of practical working experience in the HVAC industry.
- At least 3 years of experience working on centrifugal chillers.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds.
- EPA Universal Certification.
- Ability to stand, crawl, sit, and squat for extended periods, climb a ladder, and work on rooftops.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid and current driver’s license and ability to be insured by the company’s insurance carrier.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- Experience with Carrier, Trane, and Daiken 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.
- Strong working knowledge of air-side systems, including constant volume and VAV.
- Strong working knowledge of water-side systems, including hot water, chilled water, and condenser water.
Responsibilities
- Travel to data center sites on a four-weeks-traveling, one-week-off rotational schedule.
- Participate in startup and commissioning of new units.
- Perform diagnostic tests and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions.
- Carry out 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 escalate issues for resolution when necessary.
- Follow licensing requirements and safe operating practices, recognize HVAC-related hazards, complete safety training, and implement effective safety measures.
Benefits
- 401(k) opportunity.
- Paid travel time after the first hour.
- On-call schedule with rotations every 7–8 weeks in most locations.
- Company-provided vehicle and gas cards.
- All necessary tools provided.
- Steel-toed boots, Carrier-branded uniforms with FR protection, HVAC gloves, hard hats, and face shields.
- Standard safety goggles, with prescription eyewear available if needed.
- Fall protection where required, plus respirators and earplugs as needed.
- Medical insurance under applicable union agreements.
- Retirement benefits under applicable union agreements.
- Tuition reimbursement under applicable union agreements.
- Vacation, holidays, and other time off under applicable union agreements.
- Autonomy, team camaraderie, continuous support, and company resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
