Service Technician VFD - SSI

Overview

The goal of SSI, Inc. is to provide top quality services related to Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). We install, start-up, repair, and provide on-site services including VFD optimization. We are seeking a field service technician to work on VFDs in the commercial HVAC market. These drives control motor speeds on pumps and fans in large commercial buildings such as hospitals, universities, schools, water treatment plants, government, and commercial offices.

Technicians work with large AC voltages up to 480V and smaller control voltages such as 24V. A working knowledge of electrical components and electricity in general is necessary.

The service area includes Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Northern West Virginia, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Southern Michigan. Most work is Monday through Friday, with occasional night and weekend demands. Technicians are compensated for travel time. If a company vehicle is not used, mileage for the use of a personal vehicle is reimbursed.

• Installing, starting up, troubleshooting, and servicing VFDs
• Operating hand and power tools, running wires, conduit work, and using electronic measuring tools (multimeters, amp clamps, harmonic analyzers)
• Traveling to client sites

• 3+ years of hands-on VFD experience in the field
• Experience with VFDs as they apply to AHUs, pump applications, and cooling towers is a plus
• Working knowledge of the HVAC loop, circuitry, and schematics
• Building Management Systems experience / working knowledge
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work and learn

The estimated pay range for this position is $30 - $40 hourly. The salary listed is an estimate and is not guaranteed. Compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

SSI, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.