Chiller Technician

RiseMe; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Chiller Technician with strong field HVAC experience to diagnose and repair large chiller plants and related equipment. The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with the dispatcher, and performing teardowns as needed.

You will service units from 1-ton mini splits to 50-ton package units, troubleshoot VFDs and control issues, and provide hands-on training at customer sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field experience with HVAC systems.
• Must be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Strong computer skills and MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC equipment including large chiller plants.
• Identify, diagnose, and repair systems at customer locations via dispatcher.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, control issues, and compressors; perform maintenance.
• Perform boilers, chillers, and heat exchanger troubleshooting and rebuilds as needed.
• Provide documentation of service calls and follow-up with dispatcher.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Dispatcher communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

TITLE: Chiller Technician

REPORTS TO: Service Manager

JOB DUTIES / GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Chiller Technician is our highest level of Service Technician. The Chiller Technician is capable of diagnosing and repairing all levels of HVAC equipment (all proficiencies of a Service Technician III), including very large and sophisticated chiller plants. The Chiller Technician has at least two certifications in the repair of chiller plants such as McQuay or Daiken and is capable of complete teardowns and rebuilds of the plants.

Identify, diagnose, and repair systems and products at customer locations via dispatcher:

Unitary products [from 1-ton mini splits to 50-ton package units]

• Trouble shoot VFDs, control issues, change compressors perform Maintenance

Boilers

• Perform combustion analysis, troubleshoot water and air flow issues. Repair and verify correct operation of boilers.

Chillers

• Diagnose Compressor, motor and starter issues with Wye Delta, AFD and solid state starters, Tear down and rebuild as necessary compressors, oil pumps and starters. Perform leak searches on low pressure chillers, Megha-Ohm compressor motors. Experience in Turbor Core and Centrifugal compressors a plus. Trouble shoot water flow issues control issues related to chiller operation.

Control Valves

• Trouble shoot signal and control issues related to control valves.

Heat Exchangers

• Trouble shoot water flow issues and determine deficiencies in performance issues. Tear down, clean and reassemble with new gaskets.

Additional Requirements:

• Over 5 years field experience plus specialized training.
• Provide all information from each service call to the dispatcher before leaving job site and document work by accurately completing paperwork and maintaining files.
• Provide initial and follow-up training at customer sites.
• Expand business by discussing other services available.
• Must be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Computer skills are a must; working knowledge of Microsoft / Word / Excel / Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license, pre-hire drug screen required and ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.