Chiller Tech

25 Harris Mountain West, LLC (Ogden); Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,614 - 81,140; Full time

Job summary

25 Harris Mountain West, LLC (Ogden) is seeking a skilled technician in Boise, Idaho, with over 5 years of experience in handling chillers and compressors. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and effective communication with supervisors and customers to ensure optimal equipment performance.

Candidates must have expertise in VFD applications, cooling towers, and heat exchangers. This is a union position with competitive pay ranging from $44.00 to $58.90 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with chillers and compressors.
• Knowledge of VFDs and cooling systems.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting and maintenance on central plants.

Responsibilities

• Perform chiller troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Maintain records of work performed.
• Communicate with Supervisor and customers about equipment condition.
• Adhere to safety practices.

Skills

Chillers expertise

Centrifugal compressors

VFD applications

Cooling towers

Heat exchangers

Process chilled water systems

Tools

Alignment tools

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

Required Expertise

• 5+ years of exposure to chillers, centrifugal compressors and chillers with and without VFD applications (York, Trane, Carrier, Smardt, Daikin)
• Screw compressors and chillers (air and water cooled)
• Reciprocating compressors (air and water cooled)
• VFDs, centrifugal pumps and motors including alignment/bearing replacement
• Cooling towers and sweeper/filtration systems
• Heat exchangers (flat plate/tube and shell)
• EMS control sequences/strategies and control devices (central plant and in the facility)
• EMS integration with central plant equipment (BACnet)
• Process chilled water systems/equipment
• Large tonnage A/H systems with and without economizers

Responsibilities

• Perform chiller and central plant troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs as required.
• Maintain record of work performed and parts/materials used.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisor and customer on a regular basis regarding equipment condition, needed repairs and general operating condition.
• Adhere to great safety practices.
• Use proper tools and instruments for troubleshooting.
• Avoid needless callbacks by providing thorough diagnosis and using skilled workmanship practices.
• Be a team player and direct apprentices as needed.

Additional Duties

• Other duties as assigned.
• This is a union position.

Compensation

Pay Range: $44.00 - $58.90 per hour. The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.