Lead Journeyman Chiller Mechanic
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician
OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Lead Journeyman Chiller Mechanic to join our Chilled Water division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.
*** A company vehicle may be assigned for business use, depending on scheduling and role demands.
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- Assist the Chilled Water Supervisor in planning and scheduling of labor, equipment, material, spare parts, tools, and support requirements to assure equipment reliability and availability.
- Troubleshoot chilled water operational systems and HVAC mechanical equipment, including problem identification, evaluation of alternative solutions and implementations of corrective action.
- Provide supervision to technicians and contractors during maintenance and repair activities.
- Lead and perform all maintenance, service, and major overhaul activities on low and high-pressure water-cooled centrifugal chillers equipped with single, two stage or three stage compressors.
- Identify and execute appropriate refrigerant recovery techniques and safety procedures used during the detection and repair of refrigerant leaks.
- Understand and implement safety procedures and regulations as related to daily duties.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of formal trade school training or two (2) years of equivalent experience with emphasis in HVAC mechanical equipment.
- Ten (10) years of experience (not including equivalent education) in the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance and service of the following:
- Mechanical: low and high-pressured water-cooled centrifugal chillers (1000 tons and larger units); air cooled chillers, cooling towers, pumps, valves.
The Lead Chiller Mechanic must have chiller factory training; and possess thorough understanding of low and high-pressured water-cooled centrifugal chillers equipped with single, two stage or three stage compressors 1000 Tons and larger, including duplex units. The Mechanical Lead must be able to execute and supervise the disassembly and assembly of centrifugal compressors, impellers and motor assemblies; and the replacement of any internal component including thrust and journal bearings within manufacturer’s tolerances and specifications.
- Must possess an EPA Universal 608 Refrigerant Handling License
- Valid Driver’s License
OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes to cite a few:
- Competitive compensation
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
- OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
- Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
- Access to family-oriented recreational areas
- Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
- Schedule:
Monday
- Friday 6am- 2pm
The Lead Technician (CHILL) is responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, service, and overhauls and repair activities in one or more of the following trades:
1) HVAC mechanical equipment;
2) electrical systems; and
3) instrumentation systems.
HVAC mechanical equipment includes, but not limited to, low and high-pressured water-cooled centrifugal chillers; air cooled chillers featuring reciprocating, scroll and screw compressors; purge units, cooling towers, pumps, gear assemblies, fans, filtration systems, valves, air compressors, air cooled condensers and roof top units.
Electrical systems include, but not limited to, medium voltage (230/480V) and high voltage (4160V) switch gear, starter panels (e.g. star-delta, across-the-line, autotransformers and solid state); control panels; conduit and wiring.
Instrumentation systems include, but not limited to, pneumatic and electronic controllers;…
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