HVAC Chiller Technician - Service Experts

Location: Farmers Branch, TX

HVAC Chiller Technician

Why You Should Join the Engineering Excellence Team?

Our team consists of the very best; we believe in doing what is right for our customers and our employees. We provide our employees with the training, support and an opportunity for unlimited professional growth. Join us and become an EXPERT!

Engineering Excellence Company Perks and Benefits for YOU 

Generous PTO provided:

• 20 paid days off within your first year of employment (vacation & national holidays)
• 25 paid days off after your 2nd year of employment 
• Hold on to your more of your paycheck with Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance programs
• Company-provided smart phone, tablet, uniform plan, and tool replacement program
• Best-in-class 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with attractive company matching contributions
• Company-paid employee Life Insurance with options for YOU and your Family!
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance options that will protect you and your family if you are unable to work
• Supplemental benefit programs such as: Legal advice, pet insurance, and health advocacy programs

Key Responsibilities: 

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing commercial HVAC equipment such as chillers, and/or ancillary supporting components such as pumps, cooling towers, etc., split systems, package units, and boilers.
• Leadership skills to train and mentor other technicians
• Have working knowledge of air- and water-cooled HVAC equipment
• Perform service on VFDs and various motor starters, pumps and motors
• Be able to troubleshoot hydronic systems, including boiler systems, low pressure hydronic and steam
• Have general working knowledge of York, Trane, and Carrier microprocessors
• Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained, and properly accounted for  
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities  
• Follows standard procedures and process, ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked, returns defective warranty parts to the branch, and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed  
• Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned  
• Regular, reliable attendance 

Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities 

• Reports any unsafe acts, conditions and hazards to direct supervisor/manager immediately 
• Reports any contravention of legislation or company policy, procedure or program to direct supervisor/manager immediately 
• Corrects substandard acts or conditions within area of control 
• Uses and maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) 
• Never removes or renders ineffective safety guards, devices, or clothing prescribed to be in place or worn 
• Complies with the general rules as prescribed by company program(s) procedure(s) 
• Operates devises or equipment as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) 
• Participates in any safety initiatives, teams, or committees 
• Reports all injuries or incidents as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) immediately 
• Provides input on developing safety initiatives and plans to eliminate exposures that could cause accidents 
• Does not perform act that may endanger the safety or well-being of others 
• Does not engage in any pranks, contests, or rough boisterous behavior 
• Works in compliance with applicable legislative requirement 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED with additional training and Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HVAC with technical training certification required  
• Must possess all valid licensing or certification as required by federal, state, provincial, or local governmental laws or regulations for the geographical work area  
• Refrigerant system skills including refrigerant piping installation, evacuation, and charging of all refrigerant type systems including low pressure equipment.
• Experience in starting and commissioning HVAC equipment such as chillers, pumps, and AHU s.
• Familiarity with instruments and the ability to acquire information such as static pressure, voltage, amperage, GPM, etc.
• Experience with calcium abatement procedures
• Experience with refrigerant monitor maintenance
• Experience with purge filter/system maintenance
• Experience with wye-delta starters
• Experience in large load rigging, familiar with gantry set up and tear down
• Strong mechanical skills, such as the ability to use micrometers, measure tight tolerances, able to remove bearings, hubs, and couplings.
• Universal License (EPA) is necessary for handling and installing refrigerant
• Knowledge and skills are necessary to perform routine maintenance such as refrigerant filters, oil samples, tube brushing, rebuilding contactors, changing motors, repairing compressors, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, and ability to use a laptop in the field to interface with microprocessors on large equipment.
• Understanding of electrical systems including wiring, control panels, and end devices.
• Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills  
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record  
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed  
• Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces to access HVAC units. Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.  
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to the following: hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, dry, humid, slippery surfaces, heights, and congested areas  
• Ability to safely climb 300lb load capacity rated ladders with a 30lb tool belt  
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception  
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds