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Industrial HVAC Process Technician

Smart Family of Cooling Products, Houston, TX, United States


Job Summary
The Industrial Process Technician will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to chillers and their ancillary equipment.

Essential Job Duties

Inspect and troubleshoot problems with existing chiller equipment.

Perform routine maintenance on chiller equipment to ensure they operate properly.

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.

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.

Comply with company and industry safety standards.

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 customers.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Vocational/technical school training preferred.

5+ years of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Will be required to work in settings with extreme cold or extreme heat, depending on time of year.

Position self to work in and around chiller equipment as well as ascend/descend on ladders for prolonged periods of time.

Must be able to transport 50 pounds at a time.

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