Service Technician VFD - SSI

Ambient Enterprises; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A service company in the HVAC sector is seeking a field service technician with at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). The technician will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and servicing VFDs in large commercial buildings. Candidates should have a working knowledge of HVAC systems and excellent communication skills. Compensation ranges from $30 to $40 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Travel to client locations is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on VFD experience in the field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Installing, starting up, troubleshooting, and servicing VFDs.
• Using hand and power tools, running wires, and conduit work.
• Traveling to client locations.

Skills

Hands-on VFD experience

Working knowledge of HVAC loops

Excellent communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Suites

Tools

Multimeters

Amp clamps

Harmonic analyzers

Job description

The goal of SSI, Inc. has been to provide our customers with top quality services related to Variable Frequency Drives. We install, start‑up, repair, and provide additional on‑site services including VFD optimization.

We are seeking a field service technician to work on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) in the commercial HVAC market. These drives are used to control motor speeds on pumps and fans in large commercial buildings such as hospitals, universities, schools, water treatment plants, government and commercial offices. Our technicians work with large AC voltages up to 480 VDC as well as small control voltages such as 24 VDC. Therefore, a working knowledge of electrical components and electricity in general is necessary.

The areas we service include Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Northern West Virginia, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Southern Michigan. Most work is daily Monday through Friday, however, there is occasional night and weekend demands. Our technicians are compensated for travel time. If a company vehicle is not being used, mileage for use of a personal vehicle is reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Installing, starting up, troubleshooting, and general service of VFDs
• Using hand and power tools, running wires, conduit work, and using electronic measuring tools – multimeters, amp clamps, and harmonic analyzers
• Traveling to clients

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands‑on VFD experience in the field
• Prior experience with VFDs as they apply to AHUs, pump applications, and cooling towers is a plus
• Working knowledge of the HVAC loop, circuitry, and schematics
• Building Management Systems experience / working knowledge
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift at least 50 lb.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suites (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work and learn

The estimated pay range for this position is $30 – $40 per hour. The salary listed is an estimate and is not guaranteed. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

SSI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.