HVAC Lab Technician

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• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

To be considered for this role, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.

Supports the testing of refrigeration equipment, both for industrial and commercial applications, by working closely

with our Engineering Groups for research and development activities, as well as our Service Department for field

related issues. The core focus of this testing facility is to prove out new, or changes to existing, screw compressor

product lines before they are released for production. Technicians will be exposed to various refrigeration systems and

associated auxiliary equipment utilized to test these compressors.

Testing objectives are set by our various engineering groups and are outlined on a Test Request. This document includes information such as what is to be tested, how it should be tested, any special instrumentation requirements, duration of test, etc. As a technician you must be able to comprehend what is described in this document and apply that information to the task at hand.

Testing of both open drive and hermetic compressors are performed, therefore as a technician you must be familiar with making electrical connections, no voltage higher than 480

VAC 3 phase, and perform motor alignments.

Connections to the compressors are typically comprised of carbon steel pipes, ranging in size from 1 inch to 16 inches in diameter. Cranes and other lifting devices are utilized to manipulate pipework. Small peripheral connections are made with either hose or rigid tubing. Instrumentation is a key component to the process. A few of the types of measurements taken are pressure, temperature, flow, power, and vibration.

Several forms of calibrations are performed in-house. As a technician you will be required to become familiar with the various forms of instrumentation and the equipment utilized to calibrate.

Systems will need to be pressure tested, vacuum pulled and then charged with refrigerant. In this role you will be required to pressurize systems per our internal guidelines, understand the importance of and express a firm understanding of proper vacuum techniques and thresholds, and be able to safely handle and transfer various refrigerants while complying with company and regulatory standards. During the testing process this is where a technician will be required to fully understand how the systems work and be able to manipulate them to achieve the desired conditions set forth by engineering.

Data collected must meet Test Lab Standards prior to being passed along.

While these topics represent the core of what a technician is required to perform, other aspects include but are not limited to:

• Material compatibility Testing
• Component testing: valves, transmitters, VFD's, etc.
• Compressor prototype assembly
• System Maintenance
• Safety Inspections
• Controls layout and implementation

On the job training will be provided, therefore not all skillsets related to the various roles and responsibilities are required in advance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Firm understanding of the refrigeration cycle and its components.
• Well versed in AC and DC circuitry.
• Mechanically inclined
• Self-driven individual
• Maintains a positive attitude and works well with others

Requires an associate's degree from college or technical school; or two (2) to five (5) years related experience and/or training in refrigeration; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EPA 608 Certificate preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

The employee is occasionally required to lift no more than 50 pounds.

This is a split shift position with the start of…