HVAC Lab Technician - EXP - CARRJP00002892 - Charlotte - Flexible 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 requires experience with HVAC equipment, a strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and the ability to work in a laboratory environment focused on performance testing and product validation. The position is onsite, and flexibility for shift work (1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift) is required. The Set Up Tech - Engineering Laboratory is responsible for test execution, running chillers in water-cooled and air-cooled labs, setting up test environments, calibration, and driving 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.

Requirements

• Technical/Business School Certificate or High School Diploma or GED or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship
• 5+ years of experience in Chiller/HVAC operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in a laboratory environment for mechanical/electrical machinery.
• Proven ability in independently leading/running chillers, reporting the results, expert in loop tuning and driving test cycle/loop efficiency.
• 5+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, advanced shop mathematics, complex measuring equipment, precision measuring instruments and other tools.
• Must be able to operate hand tools (cordless drill, impact wrenches, cranes operation, forklift).
• Experience with HVAC equipment.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment focused on performance testing and product validation.
• Extensive experience in testing and troubleshooting water- and air-cooled commercial chillers.
• Ability to work with electrical equipment, including 460-3-60 machinery, with HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and EPA certification.

Nice To Haves

• Maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment.

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.
• Coaches team members, collaborates with cross functional teams and reports out results/issues to the relevant team to drive resolution.
• Must be an advocate of safe workspace, 5S and champion the corporations EHS policy.
• Supports lab uptime by reporting any instrument failures and enhancing preventive maintenance.
• Collects and reports test status and issue reporting.
• Applies and teaches measurement techniques, test report writing, and systems troubleshooting.
• Proactively resolves testing hurdles by consulting development and other relevant process partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED