HVAC Lab Technician

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HVAC Lab Technician

TECH - TECHNICIAN

Apollo Professional Solutions

Charlotte, NC 28269

Posted 10/09/2026

Job ID: 77667

Job Description

HVAC Lab Technician

Location: Charlotte, NC

1st shift: 7am - 3:30pm + occasional OT

Pay Rate: $38.73

Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

HVAC Lab Technician supports the testing, evaluation, and development of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Experience with HVAC equipment, a strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and the ability to work in a laboratory environment focused on performance testing and product validation.

Seeking an experienced and dependable HVAC Engineering Staff Lab Technician in Charlotte. This is a high impact, hands on role where you will be responsible for the technical execution of test runs on water cooled and air-cooled commercial chillers. As a member of the lab team, you will act as a "technical detective," utilizing your troubleshooting expertise to maintain test lab productivity during a critical production ramp up.

This role is designed for a proactive problem solver who thrives in complex, high-speed environments. You will manage massive infrastructure, including high flow hydronic pumping systems and high-power electrical setups. You are the final gatekeeper of quality and reliability, ensuring that mission critical cooling units destined for hospitals and data centers are tested to perfection before they leave our facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Execution: Personally execute test runs, set up chillers with relevant instrumentation (flow meters, pressure sensors, etc.), and monitor data acquisition systems.
• Electrical Expertise: Work safely with electrical equipment, including 460V/3ph/60Hz machinery, while maintaining EPA certification for refrigerant handling.
• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Identify failures in PLCs, VFDs, or instrumentation; apply a "detective mindset" to coordinate repairs and minimize downtime.
• Precision Calibration: Use and calibrate laboratory equipment for pressure, temperature, flow, and electrical measurements. Expertly handle loop tuning and valve configurations.
• Facility Oversight: Manage and monitor support infrastructure, including boilers, cooling towers, and high-pressure pumping systems.
• EHS & Compliance: Champion company EHS policy and 5S standards. Maintain a zero-incident environment through strict adherence to arc flash and lockout tagout procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• 5+ years previous experience servicing/maintaining commercial HVAC equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized Professional Experience: 5+ years of experience in Chiller/HVAC operations and station maintenance, or 5+ years in a laboratory environment managing high-power mechanical/electrical machinery.
• Education & Trade: AS or AAS in Mechatronics Engineering Technology (or related technical field), or completion of a formal Skilled Trades Apprenticeship.
• Electrical Safety & High Power: Comprehensive awareness of High Voltage and High Power electrical safety, including proficiency in Arc Flash protocols and medium voltage operations.

Meet Your Recruiter

Erica Price

About Charlotte, NC

Ready to embark on a new career adventure? Explore our job opportunities in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, where the Queen Citys vibrant energy meets Southern charm. Known for its dynamic job market and diverse industries, Charlotte offers endless growth possibilities for professionals seeking new opportunities. Discover the citys rich history at the Levine Museum of the New South, catch a show at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, or immerse yourself in nature at the stunning Freedom Park. Indulge in the regions famous barbecue joints, explore the NASCAR Hall of Fame, or cheer on the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium. Join us in Charlotte and unlock a world of career possibilities in this bustling city with a small-town feel.

Salary Notes: The compensation listed reflects the good-faith rate currently anticipated for this position and may be adjusted, where permitted by law, based on business needs, applicable qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement: Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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