HVAC Lab Technician - EXP

HVAC Lab Technician

Duration: 12 Months

HVAC Lab Technician supports the testing, evaluation, and development of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Experience with HVAC equipment, a strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and the ability to work in a laboratory environment focused on performance testing and product validation.

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.
• Select, connect, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems on Charlotte manufactured equipment.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Technical/Business School Certificate or High School Diploma or GED or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship
• 5 + Yrs experience in Chiller/Hvac operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in laboratory environment, for mechanical/electrical machinery.
• Proven ability in independently leading / running chillers, reporting the results, expert 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 and other tools
• Must be able to operate hand tools (cordless drill, impact wrenches, cranes operation, forklift)

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.