Senior Chiller Technician

About the Role

Carrier is seeking a Senior Chiller Technician to join their team. This full-time role involves the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial chiller systems and associated HVAC equipment. The Senior Chiller Technician will apply technical expertise to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure chiller systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Role Overview

Working both independently and as part of a team, this role requires direct interaction with customers and internal stakeholders. The Senior Chiller Technician will provide professional technical service, contributing to Carrier's standards for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. This position is suitable for an experienced HVAC professional with strong chiller knowledge who is focused on technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial chiller systems and associated HVAC equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control-system faults, determining appropriate corrective actions.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance activities to maintain equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Service and maintain chillers, chilled-water systems, pumps, cooling towers, and associated HVAC equipment.
• Inspect operating pressures, temperatures, refrigerant circuits, chilled-water systems, and other critical operating parameters using appropriate test instruments.
• Identify refrigerant leaks and perform refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, and related service activities in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Inspect, test, and maintain compressors, motors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, condenser and evaporator systems, controls, and safety devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, electronic controls, sensors, starters, variable-frequency drives, and other control components associated with chiller systems.
• Diagnose and adjust HVAC control systems and support the operation of building automation and control systems where applicable.
• Perform system start-up, shutdown, commissioning, testing, and performance checks as required.
• Analyze equipment operating conditions and recommend corrective actions to improve system reliability and energy efficiency.
• Replace or repair defective components and ensure equipment is returned to safe and reliable operating condition.
• Maintain accurate service reports, maintenance records, equipment readings, and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians and other field personnel when required.
• Communicate effectively with customers, site representatives, supervisors, and other stakeholders regarding equipment condition, service requirements, and recommended solutions.
• Identify potential risks and hazards associated with work activities and take appropriate measures to mitigate them.
• Follow all Carrier safety policies, procedures, and applicable local regulations.
• Maintain and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, and company-issued equipment.
• Participate in on-call or emergency service rotations as required by the business.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in HVAC, with a focus on chiller systems.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in diagnosing complex mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues.
• Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on chiller systems.
• Proficiency in using appropriate test instruments for critical operating parameters.
• Knowledge of refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, and related service activities in accordance with regulations.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and stakeholders.

Safety and Compliance

Safety is a fundamental aspect of operations at Carrier. The Senior Chiller Technician is expected to:

• Comply with all Carrier safety policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
• Follow applicable local, national, and industry regulations.
• Identify and mitigate potential workplace hazards before and during service activities.
• Use appropriate PPE and safety equipment at all times.
• Maintain required technical certifications and licenses.
• Follow proper refrigerant recovery, handling, storage, and disposal procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Participate in required safety training and company compliance programs.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.