HVAC Technician - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Taylor, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. This role performs routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment, conducts equipment inspections, troubleshoots complex problems, develops preventative maintenance schedules, collaborates with other maintenance personnel, maintains accurate records, stays up-to-date with industry developments, ensures compliance with safety protocols, and provides technical support during commissioning and start-up for new HVAC equipment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as an HVAC technician, with a focus on industrial systems and equipment
Strong knowledge of HVAC principles, including thermodynamics, psychometrics, and heat transfer
Experience with cooling tower maintenance and repair, including water treatment and chemical handling
Familiarity with compressor and blower systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair
Electrical and control systems experience, including troubleshooting and repair
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and develop effective solutions
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with other maintenance personnel and plant operators
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and with heavy equipment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Familiarity with enterprise CMMS (Computer‑Aided Maintenance Management System) software and Confluence is required for daily task management, issue tracking, and collaboration.
Candidates must be comfortable and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.) and able to learn new office applications quickly.
The role involves extensive use of computers for data entry, documentation, analysis, and internal communication.
Applicants must be legally able to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa for this position.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g. NFPA, OSHA)
Experience with root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)
High school diploma or equivalent required
Typically requires 5-10 years of experience
Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards.
Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.
Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in HVAC, electrical, or a related field (e.g. EPA certification, electrical license) are a plus
a technical degree or certification in HVAC or a related field preferred
Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment, including but not limited to: Cooling tower repairs and annual maintenance, Compressor and blower maintenance, Fan and motor repairs, Belt and pulley replacements, Troubleshooting and repair of electrical and control systems
Conduct equipment inspections to identify potential issues and recommend repairs or replacements as needed
Troubleshoot complex problems with HVAC systems and equipment, using specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and resolve issues
Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and optimize system performance
Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities, ensuring minimal impact on plant operations
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment inspections, and repair reports
Stay up-to-date with industry developments and new technologies, applying this knowledge to improve maintenance practices and optimize system performance
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and others
Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations
Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, including work orders, PM schedules, and parts inventory
Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance
Provide training and guidance to junior technicians as needed
Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols during all operations
Use root cause analysis tools to identify permanent solutions for recurrence failures causing equipment downtime.
Provide technical support during commissioning and start up for new HVAC equipment, installation, configuration and testing.
Understands interactions with other departments in activities such as maintenance scheduling
Identifies areas of business process improvement opportunities and provides input with solutions
Interprets issues/questions regarding schematics, diagrams, written/verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans
Interact actively with stakeholders and departments on work planning and coordination
Mentors/trains lower level technicians.
Develop and maintain SOPs using technical expertise and in conformance with standards.
Decides which type of maintenance is needed, selects parts for replacement
May participate on cross-functional teams
May conduct and/or oversee routine inspections and investigations
Interprets complex data from equipment, processes etc.
Applies knowledge of relevant best practices, state and local code in area of expertise
Regular attendance and timeliness is required per departmental guidelines
Adhere and enforce safety rules, follow safe procedures and guidelines.
Support plant operation during off-hours as needed