HVAC Service Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LeBlanc & Associates in Houma, LA is seeking an HVAC/R Service Technician for installation, troubleshooting, and repair of systems and galley equipment. The role requires collaboration with the service team and customers, strong safety practices, and travel to offshore locations as needed.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of HVAC/R experience, EPA and NATE certifications, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read schematics and perform startup/commissioning tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• EPA certification and NATE credentials are preferred/required.
• Forklift certification is required or preferred.
• Offshore credentials (HUET, OWS, RigPass, SEMS) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with service department members to complete tasks and maintain safety.
• Execute HVAC/R service tasks with supervision as needed and demonstrate knowledge of current technologies.
• Maintain knowledge of HVAC/R technologies and techniques.
• Keep jobsite organized, clean, and compliant with policies.
• Communicate professionally with Service Manager and customers about project details.
• Minimize customer callbacks after service is performed.
• Perform restart, leak checks, vacuum, refrigerant management, and electrical troubleshooting on systems.
• Understand major system components and basic refrigeration cycles and electrical principles.
• Learn to read electrical schematics and measure using volt/amp meters.
• Complete startup and commissioning reports and project paperwork accurately.

Skills

Electrical Skills

DX Systems

Chillers

DX/Heat Pumps

Ice Machines

Galley Equipment

Schematics Reading

Startup & Commissioning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EPA Certification

NATE Certification

Forklift Certification

Offshore credentials (HUET, OWS, RigPass, SEMS)

Tools

Forklift Certification

EPA Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LeBlanc and Associates - Houma, LA 70363

Summary/Objective

This position is a higher skill level position which is responsible for completing tasks and activities associated with the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC/R systems of all types and galley equipment as assigned by the Service Manager.

Essential Functions

• Works collaboratively with all members of the service department
• Understands advanced HVAC/R technologies and techniques, and is able to execute assigned tasks without supervision
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge on current HVAC/R technologies and techniques
• Responsible for maintaining an organized, clean, and safe jobsite in conjunction with both company and client policies
• Ability to communicate professionally and knowledgably with Service Manager and customers on all aspects of the Project assigned
• Maintains a low level of customer call backs after initial service is performed
• Performs most aspects of service including but not limited to refrigerant management, leak checking, vacuum, recovery, troubleshooting electrical on all systems, startups, and commissioning
• Understands the function and operation of all major components in a system: compressor, condenser, oil separator, liquid receiver, liquid line drier, TXV, evaporator, suction accumulator, and suction drier
• Understands the following principles and techniques including but not limited to basic cycle of refrigeration, basic electricity (using volt/amp meters), function of electric heat, gas, heat pumps, and boilers, superheat, sub cooling, function and operation of all pressure control switches, capacity control (electric and hydraulic unloading), static pressure, and fundamentals of fire dampers
• Ability to learn how to measure duct transitions for unit tie in’s
• Ability to learn and read basic electrical schematics
• Ability to complete startup and commissioning report on HVAC/R systems
• Ability to survey existing systems and complete the necessary paperwork to determine if replacement is needed
• Ability to complete all required paperwork associated with job in an accurate and timely manner including but not limited to timesheets, change orders, service orders, and survey sheets
• Ability to assist and train Service Technician Apprentice
• Ability to operate large equipment when necessary (example forklift)
• Ability to own and operate all tools necessary to perform job duties including but not limited to refrigeration gauges, a volt/amp meter, and a note book
• Responsible for maintaining company vehicles’ stock levels with proper equipment and supplies while ensuring all unused or unnecessary parts are returned to the stock room
• Responsible for cleaning of company vehicles and properly securing the contents within
• Ability to travel to any jobsite, and have a valid Driver’s License and driving record which meets company insurance requirements
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Adaptability
• Punctuality
• Decision Making
• Self-Motivated
• Initiative

Skills

• Electrical Skills
• Work on fire dampers
• Work on dehumidifiers and humidifiers (steam and/or water)
• Troubleshooting and repair of small to large DX and refrigeration systems (air and water cooled) with or without assistance (including PCP cooler/freezer systems)
• Troubleshooting and repair of small to large high pressure DX/chiller systems (air and water cooled) with or without assistance
• Troubleshooting and repair of small to large chill water systems (air and water cooled) with or without assistance
• Troubleshooting and repair of small to large DX/heat pump systems (air and water cooled) with or without assistance
• Basic troubleshooting and repair of small ice machines (air and water cooled)
• Troubleshooting and repair of various galley equipment
• Learning through self-studying and work experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises the Service Technician Apprentice as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsWork Environment

This position works in the shop at LeBlanc & Associates and on the job site. It is subject to environmental changes of heat and cold. It is necessary to work in confined spaces, around welding and smoke and in environments where increased safety measures are necessary.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bending and twisting, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Multi-level climbing may be required. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Regular days of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, but schedules may change seasonally to encompass weather conditions and project schedules. This position regularly requires long hours and rotational weekends on call in order to meet business needs.

Travel

Travel is required to both local and non-local jobsites, including offshore. Travel outside of the country may also be required.

Required Education, Certificates and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Forklift Certification
• EPA Certification
• Offshore credentials (HUET, OWS, RigPass, SEMS)
• NATE Certification
• 3-5 years’ of verifiable experience in HVAC/R service

Preferred Education and Experience

• Vocational Technical College degree
• 5+ years’ of verifiable experience in HVAC/R service

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Team building and collaboration skills are essential to function in this position. Maintains all safety requirements to safely perform all duties required of the position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) is required.
• Current Passport is required.
• Work Visa may be required.