HVAC TB Chiller Journeyman Mechanic (un)

Johnson Controls • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced HVAC technician to support its North American HVAC business, with a focus on chiller and other large HVAC systems. The mechanic provides startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and aftermarket services for customers, helping improve facility efficiency and resolve service issues. The role includes advising customers, recommending solutions, preparing quotes, and identifying appropriate upselling opportunities. The position may require 10% to 20% travel to support branch customers. The mechanic may also provide on-the-job training and participate in or lead relevant local classroom training for other technicians. Career development and factory certification are available through the Service Technical Academy.

Requirements

• Must be a member of, or willing to join, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.
• At least 12 years of practical experience with air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, industrial chillers, air handling units, or large rooftop ducted units, including strong HVAC and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Able to lead large, complex repairs, jobs, or retrofits.
• Able to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, absorption chillers, screw chillers, and/or ammonia or hydrocarbon system components.
• Maintain ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
• Extensive experience with HVAC systems, including chilled-water loops, pumping, compressor enthalpy, compressor troubleshooting, and compressor rebuilds.
• Experience with mechanical shaft alignment using dial indicators, lasers, or similar equipment for pumps, fans, and compressors.
• Able to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot compressor drivelines.
• Proficient in operating, troubleshooting, and repairing large-tonnage chiller 460 VAC VSDs and medium-voltage 4160 VAC VSDs.
• Proficient with multiple OEM chiller panels and controllers.
• Able to troubleshoot and adjust industrial Allen-Bradley control systems.
• Able to travel 10% to 20% as needed to support branch customers' startup, commissioning, and aftermarket troubleshooting activities.
• Must pass a knowledge examination assessing proficiencies.
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal, digital, and written communication skills.
• Able to provide customer quotes and participate in Johnson Controls' Service Plus Rewards program.
• Self-starter with a desire to learn and apply knowledge on the job.
• Universal EPA refrigerant license, applicable state or local licensing, and a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and aftermarket service for HVAC and chiller systems.
• Resolve facility inefficiencies and service-related issues while providing a high level of customer service.
• Recommend solutions and outcomes to help facilities run efficiently, including appropriate upselling opportunities.
• Prepare customer quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
• Lead large, complex repairs, jobs, or retrofits.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, chiller components, drives, and control systems.
• Communicate problems, causes, and corrective actions to customers through interpersonal, digital, and written communication.
• Participate in training and career development programs to build HVAC product and sales-quoting knowledge.
• Provide on-the-job training and, when needed, participate in or lead local classroom training for other technicians.
• Prioritize safety in all work.

Benefits

• Factory certification through the Service Technical Academy, with recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement.
• Incentive programs.
• Tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle.
• Benefits provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.
• Career-development and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed