HVAC Lab Technician

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global critical infrastructure company is seeking an intermediate HVAC Lab Technician in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves setting up test facilities, collaborating with engineers, and analyzing data. Candidates should have relevant HVAC experience and an EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License. Good communication and mechanical skills are essential in this team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Two years' HVAC experience or at least four years' directly related experience.
• Must have EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License.
• Good attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up test facility and instrumentation per instructions.
• Support engineers in developing testing capabilities.
• Analyze and improve existing processes and designs.
• Conduct tests and analyze data with required modifications.
• Participate in 5S improvement programs.

Skills

Brazing

Piping

Basic wiring skills

Testing related to temperature measurements

Testing related to pressure measurements

Electrical property measurement

General mechanical skills

Planning and organizational skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Two-year Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The HVAC Lab Technician is an intermediate level position for testing with sufficient experience to handle most assignments. The Technician will perform routine testing and make adaptations to units exercising a limited degree of judgment.

Responsibilities

• Set up test facility and instrumentation in response to general instructions.
• Support and collaborate with engineers in activities to structure and develop system testing capabilities and products.
• Analyze and improve existing processes & designs, as required
• Plan, set up, instrument, and operate products and test facilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct issues.
• Assist in development of solutions or workarounds to resolve defects.
• Work with the engineering and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to fully understand the low-level functions within application software or products, as applicable.
• May assist the QA team in understanding/developing low-level functional and system integration tests.
• Conduct tests, analyze data and make modifications to units being tested within limits of intermediate nature.
• Requires timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Participate in 5S improvement programs
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

• Two-year Associate's Degree + 1 year OR at least 4 years' HVAC directly related experience
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling License.
• Brazing, piping, basic wiring skills.
• 208/230/460V 3-phase 60 Hz wiring.
• Instrumentation and low volt wiring.
• General mechanical skills and ability to read mechanical drawings for prototype builds.
• Must have good working knowledge and skills in testing related to temperature, pressure, and electrical property measurement.
• Good planning, organizational, documentation, and communication skills are required.
• Good attendance
• MS Office experience helpful.
• Must be team oriented.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principals

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Inclusion

Our Strategic Priorities

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Our Behaviors

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

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