HVAC Lab Technician - EXP - CARRJP00002884 - Charlotte - 1st shift

Wilson•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Lab Technician supports the testing, evaluation, and development of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This role is responsible for test execution, running chillers in water-cooled and air-cooled labs. Individuals should be able to set up the test environment, perform calibration, and drive efficient chiller operation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing and troubleshooting water- and air-cooled commercial chillers, as well as maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment. This is a hands-on role requiring frequent standing.

Requirements

Technical/Business School Certificate or High School Diploma or GED or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship
3 + Yrs experience in Chiller/Hvac operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in laboratory environment, for mechanical/electrical machinery.
Proven ability in independently leading / running chillers, reporting the results, expert in loop tuning and drive test cycle / loop efficiency.
3+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, advanced shop mathematics, complex measuring equipment, precision measuring instruments.
Hands-on commercial chiller experience.
Direct experience operating and troubleshooting commercial water‑cooled and/or air‑cooled chillers.
Experience working with chiller control systems (Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, etc.).
Understanding of closed‑loop control systems, loop tuning, and system stability.
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical and refrigeration schematics.
Experience with 460‑3‑60 electrical equipment, VFDs, pumps, and boilers.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

AS or AAS in related technical field.
Technical expert in HVAC design, components and ability to run the chillers.
Understanding of close loop control systems, Loop stability.
Reading and interpreting complex drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
Experience with medium voltage operations, including arc flash and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

Performs basic to moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects.
Operates, inspects and maintains chillers, test setups and equipment.
Select, connect and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems on Charlotte manufactured equipment.
Operate/ trouble shoot / calibration, Power Management / VFD’s, boilers, valves configuration.
Should be able to coach team members, collaborate with cross functional team and report out the results / issues to the relevant team to drive resolution.
Must be an advocate of safe workspace, 5S and champion the corporations EHS policy.
Support on lab uptime by reporting any instrument failures and enhance preventive maintenance.
Collects and reports test status, issue reporting.
Able to apply and teach measurement techniques, test report writing, systems troubleshooting.
You should be proactive to resolve testing hurdles consulting development and other relevant process partners.