Lead Field Service Technician - Chillers

XNRGY Climate Systems • Amarillo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

XNRGY Climate Systems designs and manufactures advanced cooling systems for data centers and other mission-critical environments. Our Field Operations team commissions oil-free centrifugal chillers, computer room air handlers (CRAHs), and fan arrays at customer sites across North America. This role involves leading field commissioning and service work for XNRGY’s advanced cooling systems, representing XNRGY at customer sites, leading assigned crews, and taking responsibility for safe, high-quality startup, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. This is a travel-intensive role working at active construction sites and live data centers, with assignments potentially involving nights, weekends, shutdowns, and extended periods on site.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of commercial or industrial chiller experience, including at least five years working directly with centrifugal machines
• A master refrigeration mechanic qualification and a recognized trade qualification, such as NITC STAR HVACR Mastery, 313A, a provincial equivalent, Red Seal endorsement, or demonstrably equivalent training
• Direct experience performing chiller startups and commissioning, with the ability to explain equipment commissioned, faults encountered, and troubleshooting decisions
• Controls, automation, and networking experience sufficient to commission and troubleshoot chiller systems and BAS integration without an on-site controls specialist
• Experience working under a third-party commissioning authority on mission-critical or comparable projects, alongside general contractors and other trades
• EPA Section 608 Universal certification in the United States, or the equivalent required in the jurisdiction of work
• Current NFPA 70E or CSA Z462 qualification; OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction training or Canadian equivalent; and a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record
• Experience producing complete, technically defensible field documentation and mentoring or developing junior technicians
• Ability to work independently, meet construction schedules, stay composed under pressure, and escalate unfamiliar issues early

Nice To Haves

• Commissioning credentials
• RSES refrigeration certifications
• Manufacturer controls or networking certifications
• A second electrical trade qualification

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and site acceptance, pre-functional verification, startup, and performance testing for chillers, CRAH units, and fan arrays
• Follow commissioning plans and coordinate with third-party commissioning authorities and other site teams
• Confirm installation, site conditions, and required services before energizing equipment; stop and escalate unsafe or unready conditions
• Diagnose faults using alarms, trends, and systematic troubleshooting; safely isolate, recover, shut down, and restart equipment
• Perform refrigerant-side work, including evacuation, charging, leak detection, and recovery, in accordance with local requirements
• Work across chiller PLCs and compressor controllers; verify released software and firmware; configure network settings; and troubleshoot BAS integration over BACnet, Modbus, and EtherNet/IP
• Review sequences of operation, diagnose variable frequency drive faults, and assess compressor behavior, including surge and capacity limits
• Complete commissioning records and field reports with readings, photographs, signatures, unit and activity details, deficiencies, and issue tracking
• Assign crew work, maintain quality standards, supervise service partners, and mentor technicians
• Identify work outside the sold scope before performing it and report it for pricing
• Communicate professionally with customers, general contractors, commissioning authorities, and other trades

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement provisions
• Company-funded role-related trade, commissioning, controls, product, and safety training
• Company-provided tools, calibrated instruments, personal protective equipment, laptop, mobile device, and vehicle
• Private accommodations during travel assignments

What This Job Offers

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