HVAC Chiller Journeyman Technician - Traveling Data Center Technician - (Union)
About The Position
Carrier is seeking a skilled HVAC Chiller Journeyman Technician to provide cooling solutions at data center sites across the United States. The technician will work independently and collaboratively on installations, repairs, maintenance, startup, and commissioning of commercial HVAC equipment. The position involves a long-term rotational travel schedule of four weeks traveling followed by one week off, and Carrier provides payment for travel time incurred. The role requires an experienced HVAC professional who can troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, maintain heating and cooling units, interpret technical and regulatory documents, and build strong customer relationships. The technician must follow safety practices and licensing requirements while working in demanding environments, including rooftops. Carrier provides necessary tools, a company vehicle and gas cards, and safety equipment. Benefits are governed by applicable union agreements and may include medical insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holidays, and other time off.
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 different data center sites on a rotational schedule of four weeks traveling and one week off.
- Participate in startup and commissioning of new units.
- Perform diagnostic tests and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions.
- Conduct 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, operate equipment safely, recognize HVAC-related hazards, complete safety training, and implement effective safety measures.
Benefits
- Opportunity for 401(k).
- Paid travel time after the first hour.
- On-call schedule and rotations every 7–8 weeks in most locations.
- Company-provided vehicle with gas cards.
- All necessary tools provided.
- Safety equipment provided, including steel-toed boots, FR-protective Carrier-branded uniforms, HVAC gloves, hard hats, face shields, safety goggles, fall protection where required, respirators, and earplugs as needed.
- Union-agreement benefits generally include medical insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holidays, and other time off; benefits and eligibility vary by agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
