Industrial HVAC Chiller Journeyman Technician

Johnson Controls; Metairie (LA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Johnson Controls is seeking HVAC Technicians to support the North American HVAC business, focusing on air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, AHUs, and large roof-top units. You will participate in startup, commissioning, and aftermarket service, delivering high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on repair, and collaboration with local market mechanics. Travel 10–20% is required; factory certification through STA and exposure to petrochemical/pharmaceutical and data center

Qualifications

• 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 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 12 years' experience on air/ water-cooled chillers, AHUs or large rooftop units with strong HVAC troubleshooting.
• Able to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, absorption chillers, and/or ammonia/hydrocarbon components.
• Maintain ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
• Extensive experience in HVAC systems, chilled water loops, pumping, and compressor troubleshooting.
• Mechanical shaft alignment using dial indicators, lasers for pumps, fans, compressors.
• Able to use vibration equipment to troubleshoot compressor drivelines.
• Proficient in operation, troubleshooting of large tonnage chillers with 460V VSDs and 4160V VSDs.
• Proficient in multiple OEM chiller panels and controllers.
• Able to troubleshoot industrial Allen Bradley control systems.
• Travel may be 10–20% to support branch startup and commissioning activities.
• Pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
• Opportunity to enroll in training programs for HVAC products and sales quoting.
• Work with local market mechanics and provide on-the-job training.
• Attention to detail; write and communicate 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 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.

Connaissances

Union membership

HVAC experience

Chillers repair

Safety certification

Travel readiness

Customer service

Written communication

Problem solving

Outils

Allen Bradley controls

Vibration equipment

Description du poste

Johnson Controls is seeking HVAC Technicians to support the North American HVAC business, focusing on air-cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, AHUs, and large roof-top units. You will participate in startup, commissioning, and aftermarket service, delivering high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on repair, and collaboration with local market mechanics. Travel 10–20% is required; factory certification through STA and exposure to petrochemical/pharmaceutical and data center