Chiller Technician
Havel
Perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on chillers and HVAC equipment.
22 days ago ago
$52 - $70
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Detroit, MI
Onsite
Company Size
216 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Mechanical
Electrical
HVAC
Building Automation
MEP Services
Energy Services
Plumbing
Refrigeration
Role
What you would be doing
clearance measurement
gearbox service
refrigerant recovery
equipment support
chiller rebuild
preventive maintenance
- Setting clearances on labyrinth seals, journal bearings, seal openings, thrust/counter-thrust clearances per the manufacturer’s specifications using dial indicators, inside and outside micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring devices.
- Performs work on cooling tower gear boxes, drive couplings, intermediate shafts, fan blade pitches, centrifugal pumps and seal replacements.
- Following all EPA guidelines in recovering refrigerant, replacement of O-rings, gaskets, seals and bearings, sleeve Babbitt, thrust/counter-thrust and roller bearings.
- Supporting equipment such as compressors, condensing units, purge units, cooling towers, evaporators, pumps, piping, valves, motor control centers and fan units.
- Performs centrifugal chiller rebuilds. This includes:
- Utilizes CFC and HCFC refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment, maintains records and performs all service and maintenance repairs in accordance with current EPA regulations.
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance on chiller and refrigeration unit’s electrical and mechanical components. This includes:
What you bring
epa certified
refrigeration diploma
5+ years
chiller overhaul
blueprint reading
brand experience
- Ability to work on the following equipment brands: Trane, Carrier, York, Daikin and McQuay Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Screw and Absorption Chillers.
- Excellent record keeping, including refrigeration and operation logs.
- Knowledge of reverse dial indicator alignment procedures on all types of shaft alignments.
- 5 years minimum experience in chiller teardown, overhauls, and preventative maintanence
- Verifiable factory training a plus including but not limited to service and operation as well as tear down.
- EPA Certified
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Post-secondary vocational or Technical school diploma in Refrigeration from an accredited Institution required OR a recognized apprenticeship program.
- Experience working with York/JCI, Trane, Carrier and/or Diakin preferred
- Chiller components, refrigeration units and supporting equipment, meters, relays, sensors, analog, VFD’s, switches, controllers, gauges, thermostats and other similar devices.
- Required to understand and interpret blueprints, sketches or other descriptions of parts to determine their accuracy relative to the manufacturers specified clearances for chiller repairs, including disassembly and reassembly procedures.
- Boiler and steam experience a plus.
- Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1950
Year Established
The company was established in Fort Wayne, Indiana, marking the beginning of its journey as a mechanical contractor.
$95M Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company's revenue is nearing $95 million, reflecting its strong market position and growth trajectory.
6 Decades
Years of Experience
Over six decades, the company has evolved into a full-service provider, expanding its expertise and capabilities.
Zero-Recordable Injuries
Safety Achievement
The company has consistently achieved zero-recordable injury years, demonstrating a commitment to workplace safety.
- The company has expanded its services to include mechanical, electrical, automation, and energy expertise.
- It operates across North America, supporting clients in education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors.
- Offers services such as HVAC upgrades, custom panel fabrication, energy-saving control systems, and large campus facilities.
- Recognized for deep expertise in mechanical systems, electrical services, building automation, energy services, and retrofit work.
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