HVAC Technician - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

HVAC Sr Technician

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, essential functions are as follows:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment, including but not limited to:
• Cooling tower repairs and annual maintenance
• Compressor and blower maintenance
• Fan and motor repairs
• Belt and pulley replacements
• Troubleshooting and repair of electrical and control systems
• Conduct equipment inspections to identify potential issues and recommend repairs or replacements as needed
• Troubleshoot complex problems with HVAC systems and equipment, using specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and resolve issues
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and optimize system performance
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities, ensuring minimal impact on plant operations
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment inspections, and repair reports
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and new technologies, applying this knowledge to improve maintenance practices and optimize system performance
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, including work orders, PM schedules, and parts inventory
• Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance
• Provide training and guidance to junior technicians as needed
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols during all operations
• Use root cause analysis tools to identify permanent solutions for recurrence failures causing equipment downtime.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and start up for new HVAC equipment, installation, configuration and testing.
• Understands interactions with other departments in activities such as maintenance scheduling
• Identifies areas of business process improvement opportunities and provides input with solutions
• Interprets issues/questions regarding schematics, diagrams, written/verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans
• Interact actively with stakeholders and departments on work planning and coordination
• Mentors/trains lower level technicians.
• Develop and maintain SOPs using technical expertise and in conformance with standards.
• Decides which type of maintenance is needed, selects parts for replacement
• May participate on cross-functional teams
• May conduct and/or oversee routine inspections and investigations
• Interprets complex data from equipment, processes etc.
• Applies knowledge of relevant best practices, state and local code in area of expertise
• Regular attendance and timeliness is required per departmental guidelines
• Adhere and enforce safety rules, follow safe procedures and guidelines.
• Support plant operation during off-hours as needed

Competencies/Experience Needed

• 5+ years of experience as an HVAC technician, with a focus on industrial systems and equipment
• Strong knowledge of HVAC principles, including thermodynamics, psychometrics, and heat transfer
• Experience with cooling tower maintenance and repair, including water treatment and chemical handling
• Familiarity with compressor and blower systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair
• Electrical and control systems experience, including troubleshooting and repair
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and develop effective solutions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with other maintenance personnel and plant operators
• Certifications in HVAC, electrical, or a related field (e.g. EPA certification, electrical license) are a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and with heavy equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with enterprise CMMS (Computer?Aided Maintenance Management System) software and Confluence is required for daily task management, issue tracking, and collaboration.
• Candidates must be comfortable and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.) and able to learn new office applications quickly.
• The role involves extensive use of computers for data entry, documentation, analysis, and internal communication.

• Applicants must be legally able to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa for this position.

Work Environment All work is performed in an industrial environment.

Required Education and Experience

• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g. NFPA, OSHA)
• Experience with root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)
• High school diploma or equivalent required, with a technical degree or certification in HVAC or a related field preferred
• Typically requires 5-10 years of experience
• Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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