HVAC Lab Technician - ADV
Lancesoft
Charlotte, NC
Job Duration: 12+ months contract
Est. Pay Range: $25 to $32/hr on w2
Work Type: On Site (Please Note That the Shifts Will Be Discussed at the Interview)
Overview/ Responsibilities:
Summary:
- Client is seeking an experienced and dependable Staff Technician in our engineering laboratories.
- 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.
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 to resolve testing hurdles consulting development and other relevant process partners.
Minimum requirements:
- Technical/Business School Certificate or High School Diploma or GED or Skilled Trades Apprenticeships
- 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 Shape
Preferred requirements:
- AS or AAS in related technical field.
- Technical expert in HVAC design, components and ability to/ run the chillers.
- Understanding of close loop control systems, Loop stability.
- Reading and interpreting complex drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
- Experience with medium voltage operations, including arc flash and lockout/tagout procedures. Shape
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.
About the Company
Lancesoft
We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.