Electrical Technician HVAC

Electrical Technician HVAC

Location: Davenport, Iowa (Onsite) Job Type: Full-Time The Electrical Technician HVAC will provide technical support, troubleshooting, and leadership for HVAC and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining operational efficiency, minimizing downtime, and supporting both planned and unplanned maintenance activities across production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and tactical support for equipment breakdowns and outages in production centers
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems including chillers, compressors, and air conditioning units
• Support specialized systems such as:
  • Direct Fire Melt Furnaces
  • Allen Bradley PLCs
  • RS Logix systems
  • AC/DC drives
• Assist engineering teams with commissioning, testing, and upgrades of equipment
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance procedures
• Train and mentor technicians and supervisors to improve technical capabilities
• Manage HVAC spare parts inventory and vendor coordination
• Ensure compliance with EPA Section 608 refrigerant regulations
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Create and manage maintenance schedules and material planning
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and EHS policies

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (mandatory)
• Minimum 5+ years of HVAC experience in industrial/manufacturing environments
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Scroll, screw, and centrifugal compressors
  • Air conditioning systems (up to 25 tons)
  • Water-cooled chillers (up to 200 tons)
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification (Section 608)
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with:
  • Brazing copper/brass
  • Manifold gauges
  • Vacuum systems and refrigerant charging
  • Superheat and subcooling calculations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• HVAC apprenticeship or Mechanical degree
• Experience with large systems (100+ ton AC / 500+ ton chillers)
• Knowledge of HVAC control systems:
  • Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Liebert Systems
  • Trane Tracer Summit
• Understanding of process control and instrumentation
• Ability to read electrical & mechanical schematics
• Cooling load calculation experience
• Prior team leadership or mentoring experience

Work Conditions

• Primarily MondayFriday schedule
• Flexibility required for off-shift support based on business needs
• Onsite role in a manufacturing plant environment