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

Carrier HVAC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Carrier HVAC is seeking a Lead Technician in Charlotte, NC, to execute tests on commercial chillers, ensuring efficient operations and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HVAC experience and the ability to lead testing processes and teams.

This hands-on role involves significant mechanical work, including troubleshooting and operating chillers, as well as reporting results in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Chiller/HVAC operations or laboratory environment.
• 2+ years independently leading/running chillers.
• Experience with hand/pneumatic tools and complex measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on commercial chillers for efficiency.
• Operate and maintain chiller equipment.
• Ensure workspace safety and report any failures.

Skills

Chiller/HVAC operations

Testing and troubleshooting

Electrical equipment operation

Calibration of laboratory equipment

Leadership and collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS or AAS in related technical field

Tools

Hand/pneumatic tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

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 set up test environment, set up 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/ troubleshoot / 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