Senior Chiller Technician: Field Service for Large-Ton HVAC

Thomas Talent Network, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Talent Network, LLC is seeking a Senior Chiller Technician to service, troubleshoot, and repair large-tonnage HVAC and chiller equipment in the Richmond, VA area. This hands-on role emphasizes diagnosing and fixing problems in the field rather than routine maintenance.

You will read schematics and control sequences, perform startups and load-based checks, and communicate clearly with customers and dispatch.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience with large-tonnage HVAC and chiller equipment.
• Proven experience troubleshooting AND repairing chillers — not just preventative maintenance
• Strong electrical, refrigeration, and controls diagnostic skills
• EPA Universal certification
• Valid driver's license and clean-to-acceptable MVR
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair large-tonnage chillers and HVAC equipment in the field
• Perform startups, shutdowns, and load-based performance checks
• Respond to service calls and resolve issues to root cause with minimal downtime
• Read and interpret schematics, electrical diagrams, and control sequences
• Document work accurately and communicate clearly with the customer and dispatch

Skills

Large-tonnage HVAC & chiller exp

Troubleshooting & repair chillers

Electrical diagnostics

Controls diagnostics

EPA Universal certification

Valid driver’s license

Background check & drug screen

Tools

Schematics reading

Electrical diagrams

Control sequences reading

Job description

Thomas Talent Network, LLC is seeking a Senior Chiller Technician to service, troubleshoot, and repair large-tonnage HVAC and chiller equipment in the Richmond, VA area. This hands-on role emphasizes diagnosing and fixing problems in the field rather than routine maintenance.

You will read schematics and control sequences, perform startups and load-based checks, and communicate clearly with customers and dispatch.