30195352 Lead Run Technician - Engineering Laboratory (2nd shift)

About Carrier:
Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About This Role:

Carrier is seeking an experienced and dependable Lead 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 setup test environment, setup 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.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years experience in Chiller/HVAC operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in laboratory environment for mechanical/electrical machinery.
• 2+ years of experience independently leading / running chillers, reporting the results, and in loop tuning and drive test cycle / loop efficiency.
• 5+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, advanced shop mathematics, complex measuring equipment, precision measuring instruments.

Preferred requirements:

• AS or AAS in related technical field.
• Technical/Business School Certificate or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship.
• Technical expert in HVAC design, components and ability to lead / 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.

Work Environment:

• Hands-on role requiring frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing ladders, and working around moving mechanical equipment.
• Exposure temperature variations, refrigerants, compressed gases, and other lab-specific conditions.
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be needed to support critical maintenance schedules.

Benefits:
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
• Retirement benefits
• Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation 
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability 
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment 
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account 
• Tuition Assistance