Job Description
Our Client is seeking an experienced and dependable Staff Technician in our engineering laboratories. This role is responsible for test execution, running the chillers in water-cooled and air-cooled labs. Individuals should be able to set up test environment, calibration and drive efficient chiller operation The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing and troubleshooting water- and air-cooled commercial chillers, as well as maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Chiller test operation at high efficiency:
Performs basic to moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects.
Operates, inspects and maintains chillers, test setups and equipment.
Should be able to work with electrical equipment, including 460-3-60 machinery, with HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and EPA certification.
Able to use / Calibrate laboratory equipment to measure pressure, temperature, flow and electrical measurements.
Select, connect and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems on Charlotte manufactured equipment.
Able to do loop calibration, how to use valves for single / double loop configuration.
Operate/ trouble shoot / calibration, Power Management / VFD’s, boilers, valves configuration
Should be able to coach team members, collaborate with cross functional team and report out the results / issues to the relevant team to drive resolution.
Lab safety, maintenance and uptime:
Must be an advocate of safe workspace, 5S and champion the corporations EHS policy.
Support on lab uptime by reporting any instrument failures and enhance preventive maintenance.
KPIs, Reporting, Transparency and Analytics:
Collects and reports test status, issue reporting.
Able to apply and teach measurement techniques, test report writing, systems troubleshooting.
You should be proactive to resolve testing hurdles consulting development and other relevant process partners.
This role pays between $55,000-90,000
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Required Skills & Experience
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
5+ years of experience in Chiller/HVAC operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in laboratory environment, for mechanical/electrical machinery.
5+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, advanced shop mathematics, complex measuring equipment, precision measuring instruments and/or other tools
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Preferred requirements:
AS or AAS in related technical field, Technical/Business School Certificate or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship
Proven ability in independently leading / running chillers, reporting the results, expert in loop tuning and drive test cycle / loop efficiency.
Technical expert in HVAC design, components and ability to run the chillers.
Understanding of close loop control systems, Loop stability.
Reading and interpreting complex drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
Experience with medium voltage operations, including arc flash and lockout/tagout procedures.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.