HVAC Lab Technician - ENT - CARRJP00003075 - Charlotte - 2nd shift

Wilson • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

HVAC Lab Technician supports the testing, evaluation, and development of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. 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. This role is responsible for test execution, running the chillers in water-cooled and air-cooled labs. Individuals should be able to set up test environment, 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.

Requirements

• Technical/Business School Certificate or High School Diploma or GED or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship
• 1+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, flow, temperature pressure measuring equipment, Handling precision measuring instruments
• Ability to work with electrical equipment, including 460-3-60 machinery, with HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and EPA certification.
• 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
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting water- and air-cooled commercial chillers
• Ability to maintain a safe and efficient lab environment
• Ability to set up test environment, calibration and drive efficient chiller operation
• Ability to coach team members
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional team
• Ability to report out the results / issues to the relevant team to drive resolution

Nice To Haves

• 3 + Yrs experience in Chiller/HVAC operations, station
• 2+ Yrs shop experience in mechanical/electrical machinery.
• Experience working with chiller control systems (Carrier, Trane, York, Daikin, etc.)

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.
• 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.
• Proactive to resolve testing hurdles consulting development and other relevant process partners.

What This Job Offers

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