Run Test Technician

Munters; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Generous vacation and paid time off

401K retirement savings plan with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A global climate solutions leader in Virginia is seeking a skilled technician to perform testing and troubleshooting of HVAC units. The role involves ensuring compliance with product specifications through comprehensive pretest and run test protocols. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical operations and the ability to work with various tools and equipment. This position offers competitive compensation, including health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled and experienced using power, air, and hydraulic tools.
• Complete knowledge of refrigeration operation systems and charging.

Responsibilities

• Test electrical operation of HVAC units.
• Perform ground checks and verify electrical connections.
• Balance blowers to engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot and document defects in HVAC units.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Computer Skills (Excel, Lotus Notes)

Skilled with power, air, and hydraulic tools

Capability to read circuit diagrams

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of refrigeration operation systems

Understanding of electrical theory and practice

Tools

Multimeter

Digital refrigeration gauge

Power tools

Job description

About Us:

Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission critical. Climate control systems often account for a large percentage of energy consumption in many of our customers' operations. With an optimal climate system, we can help them to more efficiently use energy or water resources and thereby reduce their climate and environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of Munters' business strategy and value creation. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where our employees are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on.

Summary:

Perform duties to test the electrical operation of HVAC units following installation of structural, mechanical, electrical, and condensing components to ensure the compliance with product specifications, working within the limits of standard procedures and making decisions as to set up and test operations and sequencing.

Essential Duties:

Pretest Protocols:

• Work from the Public job folder and production Schedule systems and refer to BOM, operating requirements and standards, work instruction and in-process inspection checklists, schedules, and any related nonconforming issues.
• Verify job number, revision level of drawings, schematics, specifications, and all components against the BOM. Ensure energized components are installed correctly.
• Visually inspect units to ensure compliance with cosmetic and assembly standards. Inspect electrical control panels and perform pull tests to ensure terminals are properly connected.

Dry Test Protocols:

• Perform ground check verifying no electrical shorts on any load carrying conductors.
• Phase high voltage wires and verify ohms on all motors and compressors.
• Perform Hi Pot testing to validate power flow through high voltage wires and energy source compliance.
• Energize unit at 24/120 volts and test all components for proper operation and safety. Test electrical devices, wiring, air flow, sensors, and safety devices and calibrate per specifications.
• Manually manipulate the program in the controller to validate proper inputs and outputs.

Run Test Protocols:

• Refer to Lock-Out Tag-Out and Energize/De-Energize Procedures and energize unit at proper voltage/amperage per specifications.
• Test proper operation and direction of blowers, fans, and wheels. Balance fans/blowers to engineering specifications. Document test results on specific data recording sheet.
• Operate crankcase heaters to ensure functioning properly by measuring amperage draws.
• Inspect and record pressure drops and fan rpm's per engineering specifications.
• Adjust gas valves on burner system. Hook up to gas or electric and check conformance to functionality and temperature specifications, and observe amperage pulled to ensure compliance with specifications. Ensure shut offs operate in compliance with specifications.
• Set airflow switches/timers, measure and record voltage/amperage of energized components to ensure accuracy of functions.
• Install and operate any software per system requirements.
• Measure and record sub-cool and superheat readings, as well as suction and liquid line temperature and pressures insuring proper refrigerant charge.
• Run unit in auto mode to simulate required conditions of operation and ensuring that all components engage and disengage as designed, and that gauges report accurately. Investigate and report on causes of any failures.
• Test for heat or refrigerant leaks and pinpoint leak when found.
• Visually inspect for water migration. Ensure that all chambers are properly sealed. Insure all liquid solenoid valves are in the correct state before shipment.
• Troubleshoot failed units and make defined adjustments. Document all defects on the unit Scorecard. Make routine installations of replacement components or notify production for the need of replacement parts. Record all adjustments.
• Complete all QC run test documents and notify engineering that unit mark ups are ready so that the as built can be processed.
• Notify cell leads that the unit is completed through run test and ready for punch off.

Other Duties:

• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements.
• Complete in-process inspection checklist and quality gate checklist.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Consistently operate in keeping with all safety rules and requirements.
• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Tools and Equipment:

• Use computer, multimeter, digital refrigeration gauge, temp probe, manometer, analog signal generator, balancing machine, leak detectors (refrigerant & gas), temperature and humidity meter, hand and power tools, motorized pallet jack, tachometer, and ac clamps. Operate fork truck, scissor lift, unit hydraulic lifts

Minimum Personal Protection Equipment (PPE):

• Safety Glasses - ANSI Z87.1
• Gloves - ANSI Cut 3 4544
• Foot Protection, Electrical Hazard - ASTM F1117
• Fire-Rated long sleeve shirts/pants, two layers of gloves throughout the entire year

Physical Demand:

• Exposure to High Voltage up to 575 volts and amperage up to 200+ on a daily basis.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, maneuver, stoop, squat, lift, grasp, and reach.
• Visual and aural acuity
• Listening
• Adherence to the Energy Control Program.

Experience:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer Skills: excel, lotus notes
• Skilled and experienced with using power, air and hydraulic operated tools common to the trade.
• Capability of reading circuit diagrams and schematics, ladder logic diagrams and layout drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot circuits and devices and recommend changes or improvements
• Complete knowledge of refrigeration operation systems: charging and weighting of refrigerant charges.
• Understands electrical theory and practice as applied to the operation of such components as electric motors, motor starters, contractors, control relays, time delay relays, circuit breakers, fusing, PLC's, fluid flow and temperature sensors, and other related electrical, pneumatic and mechanical components.

Training Requirements:

• Munters Orientation
• Quality Assurance and Safety Awareness

Hours of Work Required:

• Standard work schedules plus overtime and weekend hours will be required to meet production demands.

Benefits:

• * Competitive Salary
• * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• * Flexible work schedule
• * Generous vacation and paid time off
• * 401K retirement savings plan with employer matching
• * Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, and conference attendance
• * Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
• * State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work

All offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test and background check, as applicable for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.