Chiller Technician

Job Summary:

The Chiller Service Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair chillers and their ancillary equipment at our manufacturing shop on the test-stand.

Essential Job Duties:

• Perform routine maintenance on chiller equipment to ensure they operate properly.
• Inspect and troubleshoot problems with existing chiller equipment.
• Repair or replace parts on existing chiller equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems including refrigerant handling, instrumentation, control valves, motors, motor controls, motor switch gear, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), soft-starts, pumps, exchangers, filter, and refrigeration controllers.
• Complies with company and industry safety standards.
• Position may require working up to 15% (no more than 300 hours) overtime throughout the year, as directed by the client and/or upper management.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Extensive knowledge of chiller systems and equipment.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Ability to use thermometers, pressure gauges, and other testing devices to evaluate chiller equipment.
• Ability to read operation and repair manuals for chiller equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Excellent communication skills as required to interact with customer.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational/technical school training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Three years of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Will be required to work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of being in a stationary position.
• Must be able to ascend/ descend on a ladder as needed.
• Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds at a time.

The above is a description of the job duties and responsibilities of the Chiller Service Technician at Smart Family of Cooling Products. It is not to be considered a comprehensive list; it is only a summary reference. Smart Family of Cooling Products reserves the right to change the responsibilities of the position to meet the needs of the company.