Senior HVAC Lead, Controls & Lab Facilities

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

PTO + holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Lead HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanic to oversee complex heating, cooling, and BAS control systems across mission-critical environments. The role emphasizes leadership, preventive maintenance, and project support in a research and clinical setting.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with commercial/industrial HVAC, DDC controls, and air balancing. Texas licensure and relevant contractor credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in HVAC or related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems.
• Set up and adjust commercial HVAC systems and modify installations to achieve required results.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HVAC issues through BAS and diagnostic tools.
• Lead project and contractor coordination; support renovations.
• Maintain and optimize room temperatures and air balance.
• Respond to critical alarms and provide on-call support.

Skills

HVAC systems

BAS expertise

DDC controls

Air balancing

Contractor coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in HVAC or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Phoenix Controls

Acutrol

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Lead HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanic to oversee complex heating, cooling, and BAS control systems across mission-critical environments. The role emphasizes leadership, preventive maintenance, and project support in a research and clinical setting.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with commercial/industrial HVAC, DDC controls, and air balancing. Texas licensure and relevant contractor credentials are preferred.