Data Center Cooling Service Technician

Ambient Enterprises; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambient Enterprises is seeking a remote Data Center Cooling Service Technician to lead start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning for chiller platforms and related HVAC equipment at customer sites nationwide. You will travel about 80% of the time, work independently, and maintain detailed service records.

Requirements include 4+ years solo HVAC experience with chillers, 2+ years chiller startups, strong wiring/control skills, EPA certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 4+ years running solo in commercial HVAC service with a focus on chillers.
• 2+ years executing chiller start-ups/commissioning.
• High fluency with wiring diagrams and controls.
• Solid background in commercial A/C and heating, water‑source heat pumps, and packaged RTUs.
• Comfortable booking your own travel and working independently at jobsites nationwide.
• EPA certification.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning for diverse chiller platforms.
• Service supporting HVAC equipment like air handlers, custom DX systems, and rooftop units.
• Troubleshoot faults: electrical anomalies, refrigerant issues, or airflow imbalances.
• Verify safety interlocks and control sequences operate as designed.
• Document performance tests, tests, and service adjustments after each visit.

Skills

Chillers

Chiller startups

Wiring diagrams

Controls

HVAC service

Travel-ready

Refrigeration cycle

EPA certification

Driver's license

Education

Journeyman HVAC certification

Job description

Do you thrive on solving complex chiller challenges?Put your expertise to work as a remote Data Center Cooling Service Technician. You’ll travel about 80% of the time to customer sites nationwide, leading start-up, troubleshooting, and commissioning for diverse chiller platforms that keep mission‑critical data centers running reliably. You’ll also service supporting HVAC equipment like air handlers, custom DX systems, and rooftop units.What problems will you tackle?Can you bring a new chiller online and confirm every parameter is dialed in? You’ll handle full start-up and commissioning.When systems stumble, can you find the fault fast—electrical anomaly, refrigerant issue, or airflow imbalance—and fix it?Do safety interlocks and control sequences behave exactly as designed? You’ll verify and document proper operation.Post‑installation hiccups? You’ll partner with project managers and installers to resolve them quickly.How do you keep stakeholders informed? You’ll clearly communicate performance, improvements, and service needs.What proves the work? Detailed service records—tests, parts, adjustments—captured every visit.How do you stay safe and compliant? By following codes, safety standards, and company procedures.How do you stay sharp? Ongoing training on diagnostics, controls, and energy‑efficient practices.Are you a match?4+ years running solo in commercial HVAC service with a focus on chillers (Journeyman).2+ years executing chiller start-ups/commissioning.High fluency with wiring diagrams and controls.Solid background in commercial A/C and heating, water‑source heat pumps, and packaged RTUs.Comfortable booking your own travel and working independently at jobsites nationwide.Advanced command of the refrigeration cycle.EPA certification.Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.Where and how you’ll workRemote position with extensive travel (approximately 80%) to support customers across the country.Pay and perksEstimated salary: $60/hourly - $80/hourly, based on experience and skills. Veritas offers a comprehensive benefits package and reimburses business travel expenses in accordance with company policy. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), and flexible spending account (FSA) options, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and professional development and training opportunities.