Chiller Technician

From mechanical system analysis and standard energy retrofits, to the installation of complex and integrated protocol systems, we deliver state-of-the-art expertise and customer-centered service.

Havel is looking for a Chiller Technician. In this role you would be performing maintenance, repairs, modification and troubleshooting of primarily centrifugal, screw, reciprocating and scroll, air cooled and water cooled chillers, refrigeration equipment and unitary HVAC equipment.

 

Compensation: $52 - 70 per hour

 

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• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on chiller and refrigeration unit’s electrical and mechanical components. This includes:
  • Supporting equipment such as compressors, condensing units, purge units, cooling towers, evaporators, pumps, piping, valves, motor control centers and fan units.
  • Excellent record keeping, including refrigeration and operation logs.
  • Chiller components, refrigeration units and supporting equipment, meters, relays, sensors, analog, VFD’s, switches, controllers, gauges, thermostats and other similar devices.
• Performs centrifugal chiller rebuilds. This includes:
  • Following all EPA guidelines in recovering refrigerant, replacement of O-rings, gaskets, seals and bearings, sleeve Babbitt, thrust/counter-thrust and roller bearings.
  • Setting clearances on labyrinth seals, journal bearings, seal openings, thrust/counter-thrust clearances per the manufacturer’s specifications using dial indicators, inside and outside micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring devices.
• Performs work on cooling tower gear boxes, drive couplings, intermediate shafts, fan blade pitches, centrifugal pumps and seal replacements.
• Knowledge of reverse dial indicator alignment procedures on all types of shaft alignments.
• Ability to work on the following equipment brands: Trane, Carrier, York, Daikin and McQuay Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Screw and Absorption Chillers.
• Required to understand and interpret blueprints, sketches or other descriptions of parts to determine their accuracy relative to the manufacturers specified clearances for chiller repairs, including disassembly and reassembly procedures.
• Utilizes CFC and HCFC refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment, maintains records and performs all service and maintenance repairs in accordance with current EPA regulations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed.

• 5 years minimum experience in chiller teardown, overhauls, and preventative maintanence
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with York/JCI, Trane, Carrier and/or Diakin preferred
• Post-secondary vocational or Technical school diploma in Refrigeration from an accredited Institution required OR a recognized apprenticeship program.
• Verifiable factory training a plus including but not limited to service and operation as well as tear down.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Boiler and steam experience a plus.
• EPA Certified
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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