Industrial HVAC Technician

Industrial HVAC Technician

Full-Time | [Toano, VA]

We are looking for an experienced Industrial HVAC Technician to take ownership of the heating, cooling, ventilation, and exhaust systems supporting our manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on position responsible for four Trane chillers—100-ton, 60-ton, and two 50-ton units—along with numerous mini-splits and window units, steam heat, blowers and fans, and multiple industrial exhaust systems.

The right candidate will be able to troubleshoot complex HVAC/R systems, make repairs, and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and uptime.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial HVAC/R systems.

• Take primary responsibility for the plant's four Trane chillers and associated chilled-water equipment.

• Maintain mini-splits, window units, steam heating, blowers, fans, and industrial exhaust systems.

• Troubleshoot HVAC electrical and controls, including motors, pumps, contractors, relays, sensors, thermostats, VFDs, and control circuits.

• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and mechanical documentation.

• Recover, evacuate, charge, transfer, handle, store, and properly dispose of refrigerants and HVAC-related fluids in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Remove and replace HVAC/R components and perform refrigerant-system repairs safely.

• Purchase HVAC/R parts, refrigerants, tools, and materials needed to maintain the plant's equipment.

• Maintain accurate maintenance and refrigerant records.

• Work with vendors and contractors when specialized service is required.

• Identify recurring problems and recommend improvements to reliability, safety, efficiency, and production uptime.

• Follow OSHA, EPA, environmental, and company safety requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification — required.

• Minimum 3 years of HVAC/R maintenance and troubleshooting experience, preferably industrial or manufacturing.

• Experience troubleshooting chillers and chilled-water systems.

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.

• Experience with motors, pumps, fans, blowers, VFDs, and HVAC controls.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Trane or other commercial/industrial chillers.

• Industrial steam heating.

• Industrial ventilation and exhaust systems.

• Refrigerant recovery/charging and brazing.

• Industrial HVAC electrical and controls.

• Manufacturing or industrial maintenance.

• Work overtime as needed.

• Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation.

• Respond to emergency HVAC/facility maintenance calls.

• Work occasional weekends, holidays, or other non-standard hours when required.

• On-call and emergency response requirements are shared through a scheduled maintenance rotation.

• $30–$40+ per hour based on experience and qualifications.

• 10 paid holidays from your first day.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days.

• 401(k), shift differential for eligible off-shift work, and overtime opportunities.

• Opportunity to take ownership of critical industrial HVAC infrastructure.

• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated equipment.

• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, twist, kneel, and work in various positions.

• Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, dusty, and industrial environments.

• Ability to lift and move tools, materials, and equipment as required.

• Ability to safely work around refrigerants, electrical equipment, machinery, and other industrial hazards.

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