Field Service Energy Specialist (RHVAC Technician)

Field Service Energy Specialist (RHVAC Technician)

Position requires 90% travel.

The Commercial/Industrial HVAC/R Field Service Energy Specialist will work with numerous system parts and mechanisms, to maintain, diagnose and correct HVAC/R system problems. This includes replacing parts and adjusting system controls for better performance by using special tools and diagnostic equipment. Ideal candidates will need to have knowledge of HVAC/R equipment and know the proper service procedures needed to make repairs to equipment in the RETAIL/SUPERMARKET ENVIRONMENT. Responsible for supporting the Energy/Engineering Team with managing maintenance capital replacement projects involving building and equipment assets for our client supermarket sites. Tasks include project planning, project creation, tracking, purchasing/purchase order processing and invoicing, project closeout, asset management, contracts management and other responsibilities as assigned.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Build strong customer relationships; build knowledge and understanding of new and existing customer needs/expectations.
• Provides service on heating, cooling and refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoots units that are not working and replaces parts that are defective.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Repair of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, control systems, and humidity and temperature control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical and mechanical components of HVAC/R equipment.
• Provides startups and troubleshooting for a variety of commercial HVAC/R systems, meets with customers, evaluates their needs and makes recommendations.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairing of commercial/industrial refrigeration, air conditioning and multi-zone heating and cooling systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and/or small group situations with internal and external customers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused work environment; ability to balance workload with technicians' and customers' needs.
• Ability to establish rapport with customers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion with information.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to utilize common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to take timely action to effectively solve problems, using established policies and procedures.
• Notify Project Specialists, Maintenance banner leads and/or 3rd Party Vendors to begin the project implementation process.
• Purchase equipment and services through the creation and distribution of Purchase Orders related to approved projects to the appropriate parties and make sure jobs are started and POs are processed timely.
• Work with the Project Specialists to build project trackers and input necessary information into them for project management use.
• Participate in Weekly/Bi-Weekly Meetings with our Specialists, 3rd Party Vendors and Banner Leads to review project status and update trackers.
• Manage invoice payment process.
• Initiate project close out processes and procedures once jobs are completed to make sure all the invoices are processed, and COs are submitted.
• Assist in the management of the Building and Equipment portion of the commissioning process for Building, HVAC and Refrigeration (BHR) and Miscellaneous Maintenance projects.
• Other assigned projects and administrative duties as directed to assist in the management of the building, equipment, refrigeration, and HVAC maintenance replacement projects.
• Set up and maintain warranty tracking methods for the department.
• Interact with the format team to update plans when replacements are non-standard, or plans/ updates are needed.
• Communicate to the Maintenance Team the vendor/model changes for new equipment and provide the relevant service vendor information and models to 3rd party vendors as required.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2years' experience servicing commercial and industrial HVAC/R equipment (less experience considered based on schooling/other)
• Completion of H.S./GED
• EPA Universal Certified
• Valid Drivers License, with no suspensions in the last 3-5years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HVAC/R controls: Novar, Emerson/CPC, Danfoss
• Experience with Parallel Rack Systems
• Completion of Trade/Vocational School
• Experience servicing the following type of equipment: Walk-in Coolers/Freezers, Supermarket Low Temp Cases, Supermarket Medium Temp Cases, Parallel Rack Systems, Loop Systems. Direct Digital Controls, Warehouse & Storage Facilities, Walk-in/Reach-In Freezers/Coolers, Ice Machines, Commercial Food Service Equipment, Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners, Packaged Roof Top Units, Air Handlers, Air Curtains, and Exhaust Fans. (Again, a majority of our clientele is in the Supermarket industry... so experience in this industry is a plus)
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Solid coordinating, prioritizing and record keeping skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Corporate Office Environment
• Ability to work independently
• Familiar with Microsoft word and excel.

About CBES

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.

Why Should You Work at CBES?

CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms for starters. We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

We don't just hire anyone at CBES; we're looking for team members with a deep sense of responsibility, an ability to collaborate, a desire to learn and grow, a willingness to always lend a helping hand.

When you join CBES, you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world-classes training or our Leadership Development framework CBES cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.

Wondering if this is the place for you to take the next step in your career? If you put clients first, care passionately about what you do and are committed to working on a team that respects each other, this is the place for you!

So, if you're ready to get started, let's go!

CBES is An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.