HVAC Service Technician II (33562)

CEC FACILITIES LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Companies is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to perform PMs, troubleshooting and diagnosing a range of HVAC equipment including DX units, VFDs, VAV systems, and Liebert/ Data Aire equipment in data centers and facilities. Strong communication, safety focus and the ability to work with a diverse client base are essential; travel up to 75% is required.

Responsibilities include reading wiring diagrams, using meters, and performing repairs in a fast-paced environment while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 3 years of experience.
• Ability to read and understand refrigeration cycles and electrical diagrams.
• Safety-conscious with strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs, troubleshooting and diagnosing HVAC equipment.
• Repair and maintenance on DX equipment, VFDs, VAV systems, and Liebert/Data Aire equipment.
• Read wiring schematics and diagrams; use meters to measure voltage/current.
• Communicate with Service Manager; document activities and progress.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work sites and professional customer interactions.

Skills

HVAC fundamentals

Electrical troubleshooting

Soldering

Brazing

Read wiring diagrams

Time management

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Manifold gauge set

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Irving, TX 75062

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: Up to 75%

Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Position Summary

CEC Companies has an immediate opening for an experienced HVAC Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for PMs, troubleshooting, and diagnosing HVAC equipment. You will also be performing repairs and maintenance on a variety of equipment including DX equipment (water and air cooled), electric motors, variable frequency drives, VAV systems, and mission critical equipment to consist of Liebert, Stulz, and Data Aire.

This fast-paced position requires excellent verbal communication, multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills. You will get to demonstrate your professionalism, flexibility, and great people skills in working with a diverse customer base. You will be a valued, contributing part of a dynamic and motivated team. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands basic refrigeration cycle to include identifying components in refrigeration circuit, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot. Understands refrigeration recovery, evacuation, and charging.
• Understands basic electron theory, how electricity travels, AC and DC currents, single phase and three phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits. Ability to read basic wiring diagrams. Understanding of Ohms Law. Ability to use multi-meters to read voltage, current and resistance values. Must be able to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
• Understands the process of treating air to simultaneously control its temperature, humidity, and distribution. Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Understands basic heating cycle to include identifying components in heating system, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the heating system using a gas pressure test and other devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot. Understands the theory of combustion and how it relates to combustible fuels such as gas and oil.
• Helps in securing, relocating, and organizing materials, small tools, and equipment from and back to appropriate storage areas.
• Keeps work area clean by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
• Keeps materials and tools clean and organized in an orderly fashion.
• Must be able to install, troubleshoot and repair the following equipment:
  • Refrigerant controls (metering devices)
  • Hermetic compressors
  • Heat Pumps to 5-ton
  • Split systems to 5-ton
  • Packaged units to 5-ton
  • Ductless splits
  • Electric Motors (3-phase and 1-phase)
  • Electric motor controls (contractors, starters, relays, disconnect, thermostats, etc.)
  • Light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, and related controls (oil and gas)
  • Various types of water pumps
  • Intake and exhaust fans
  • Unit heaters (hot water, steam and electric)
  • Economizers
• Determine client needs in a professional and effective manner.
• Represents CEC Companies to the client by a clean and neat appearance on the job.
• Communicates with Service Manager on a frequent basis regarding scheduling and work in progress.
• Participates in meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Prepares written materials to document activities and log information as required by the job site or Company procedures.
• Provides assistance during emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns, operating safety
• DX systems, small to large tonnage
• Chilled water systems and cooling tower, pumps, VEDs
• Basic troubleshooting of controls systems
• Ability to read wiring schematics and diagrams
• Knowledge of refrigeration cycle and correct charging methods; super heat and sub cooling.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

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QualificationsEducation and Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Any similar combination of education and experience.

Required Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrates basic understanding of English (ability to read, speak and write) while performing work-related tasks.
• Soldering, Brazing, Basic heat load calculations, and basic heat loss calculations
• Practices and comprehends safe work procedures per Company policy.
• Meets deadlines and schedules with minimal errors.
• Must possess acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and drivers license.
• Must have excellent written communications skills
• Must possess excellent time management skills
• Must have excellent oral communications skills
• Must have the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Must be able to deal with difficult people
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to work well with other technicians and tradesman

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.

Lift 51 pounds, routinely. Constantly move about on the feet.

Climb ladders of all types.

Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.

Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.

Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.

Possess good vision, normal or corrected. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision to discern color coded wires, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.

Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position is often required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.

Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.