HVAC Truck Based Chiller Journeyman Mechanic (union)

Alloy Enterprises; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the Baton Rouge area is seeking experienced HVAC Technicians who work with air-cooled or water-cooled chillers, AHUs, and large rooftop units. Factory certification through the STA is available, along with safety incentives, a company vehicle, and opportunities for advancement.

Candidates should have extensive HVAC experience, an EPA refrigerants license, and a valid driver’s license. Travel of 10–20% to support startup, commissioning and service is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience with air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, industrial chillers, AHUs or large rooftop units.
• Experience repairing centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, absorption/screw chillers or ammonia/hydrocarbon systems.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain universal EPA refrigerants license and applicable licensing.
• Ability to communicate issues and corrective actions clearly to customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level service to resolve facility inefficiencies and commissioning needs.
• Offer quotes and upsell opportunities to customers.
• Support startup, commissioning and aftermarket service across Branch customers.

Skills

HVAC chillers

Ammonia safety

EPA refrigerants license

Driver's license

Travel 10-20%

Allen Bradley controls

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

We are looking for skilled HVAC Technicians who have experience with air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, Industrial chiller s, AHU’s or large roof top ducted units. Preferred experience in Industrial Petro-Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Data Center vertical environments. We provide factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) with recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement. We offer incentive programs and a #1 focus on employee safety. We also provide tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle to perform your job and service our customers to the highest standard.

Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve facility inefficiencies and resolve service-related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of commissioning and aftermarket service. Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.

What we look for

Required

• Must be a member or willing to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.
• Be a dedicated member of a North America Branch team willing to learn and be responsible for startup, commissioning, and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
• Minimum of Twelve (12) years of practical working experience on air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, industrial chillers, AHU’s or large roof top ducted units with strong HVAC/ mechanical troubleshooting experience. Can lead large complex repairs, jobs or retrofits.
• Able to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, absorption chillers, screw chillers and /or ammonia / hydrocarbon system components.
• Maintain ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
• Extensive experience in HVAC systems, (Chilled water loops, Pumping, Compressor enthalpy, Compressor trouble shooting and rebuild.
• Mechanical shaft alignment using dial indicators, lasers, etc. of pumps, fans, Compressors.
• Able to use vibration equipment to trouble shoot compressor drivelines.
• Proficient in the operations, trouble shooting and repair of large tonnage chiller 460 vac VSD’s and medium voltage 4160 vac VSD’s.
• Proficient in multiple OEM chiller panels and controllers.
• Able to trouble shoot industrial Allen Bradley control systems and adjus t.
• Travel maybe required 10% to 20% to support Branch Customers startup and commissioning activities as well as aftermarket service trouble shooting.
• You will be required to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
• Opportunity to invest in career development. You will enroll in training programs to gain knowledge in HVAC products and sales quoting.
• You will work with other local market mechanics and when necessary, provide on the job training and or will participate and be a leader in local relevant classroom training for other Technicians.
• Attention to detail through interpersonal, digital, and written skills. Able to write and communicate to the customer problem, cause, and corrective actions.
• Able to provide quotes to customers and participate in JCI’s Service Plus Rewards program.
• Self-starter with a passion/ desire to learn and apply on the job.
• Prioritize safety in all forms
• Universal EPA refrigerants license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver's license

Pay Range: $34.87 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately madeby human reviewers.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.