HVAC Chiller Journeyman Technician - Traveling Data Center Technician - Union
About The Position
Carrier is seeking a traveling HVAC Data Center Chiller Technician to provide installation, startup, commissioning, repair, diagnostic, and maintenance services for commercial HVAC systems at data center sites. The technician may be located anywhere in the United States; relocation is not required. The role involves working independently and collaboratively, making on-the-job decisions, developing customer relationships, and supporting reliable cooling solutions in a customer-focused environment. The position follows a long-term rotational travel schedule of four weeks traveling followed by one week off. Carrier states that it pays for all travel time incurred. This is a union position, with benefits and eligibility governed by applicable union agreements. The hourly pay range is $38.00 to $76.00, with pay within the range affected by factors including skills, education, and experience.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of practical working experience in the HVAC industry.
- At least 3 years of experience working on centrifugal chillers.
- EPA Universal Certification.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds.
- 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 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.
- Knowledge of air-side systems, including constant volume and VAV.
- Knowledge of water-side systems, including hot water, chilled water, and condenser water.
Responsibilities
- Travel to different data center sites on a four-weeks-traveling, one-week-off rotational schedule.
- Participate in startup and commissioning of new units.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions in heating and cooling units.
- Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on heating and cooling units.
- Review and interpret regulatory requirements and technical documents, including blueprints and diagrams.
- Build strong customer relationships and escalate issues for resolution when necessary.
- Follow licensing requirements and safe equipment operating practices; recognize HVAC-related hazards, complete safety training, and implement 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 flame-resistant uniforms, 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, retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holidays, and other time off, subject to applicable union agreements and eligibility.
- Autonomy to execute work, with support and resources from a dedicated team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
