HVAC Lab Technician

Job title: HVAC Lab Technician - ENT Duration:12 months (possible Extension/Conversion) Location: Charlotte NC 28269 Summary: This role is responsible for test execution, running the chillers in water-cooled and air-cooled labs. Individuals should be able to set up test environment, calibration and drive efficient chiller operation The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing and troubleshooting water- and air-cooled commercial chillers, as well as maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment. Work Environment Hands-on role requiring frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), climbing ladders, and working around moving mechanical equipment. Exposure temperature variations, refrigerants, compressed gases, and other lab-specific conditions. Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be needed to support critical maintenance schedules. Description: Hvac lab technician supports the testing, evaluation, and development of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. experience with Hvac equipment, a strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and the ability to work in a laboratory environment focused on performance testing and product validation. Key Responsibilities: Chiller test operation at high efficiency: Performs basic to moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects. Operates, inspects and maintains chillers, test setups and equipment. Should be able to work with electrical equipment, including 460-3-60 machinery, with HVAC operation, refrigerant handling, and EPA certification. Able to use / Calibrate laboratory equipment to measure pressure, temperature, flow and electrical measurements. Select, connect and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems on Charlotte manufactured equipment. Able to do loop calibration, how to use valves for single / double loop configuration. Operate/ trouble shoot / calibration, Power Management / VFD's, boilers, valves configuration Should be able to coach team members, collaborate with cross functional team and report out the results / issues to the relevant team to drive resolution. Lab safety, maintenance and uptime: Must be an advocate of safe workspace, 5S and champion the corporations EHS policy. Support on lab uptime by reporting any instrument failures and enhance preventive maintenance. KPIs, Reporting, Transparency and Analytics: Collects and reports test status, issue reporting. Able to apply and teach measurement techniques, test report writing, systems troubleshooting. You should be proactive in resolving testing hurdles consulting development and other relevant process partners. Minimum requirements: Technical/Business School Certificate or High School Diploma or GED or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship 5 + Yrs experience in Chiller/Hvac operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in laboratory environment, for mechanical/electrical machinery. Proven ability in independently leading / running chillers, reporting the results, expert in loop tuning and drive test cycle / loop efficiency. 5+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, advanced shop mathematics, complex measuring equipment, precision measuring instruments and other tools

Created: 2026-03-10