Lead Cooling Tower Technician - Commercial HVAC - Base Salary to 40.00/hour - Mountainside, NJ

Lead Cooling Tower Technician - Commercial HVAC - Base Salary to 40.00/hour - Mountainside, NJ

• Our client, an established provider of commercial HVAC and industrial cooling tower services, is seeking an experienced Lead Cooling Tower Technician in Mountainside, NJ. This position focuses on advanced mechanical troubleshooting, major equipment repairs, cooling tower restoration, and field-service crew leadership.
• The Lead Cooling Tower Technician will lead cooling tower maintenance and repair projects involving motors, gearboxes, mechanical drives, rigging, fill replacements, and equipment restoration. Candidates with experience in commercial HVAC service, industrial mechanical maintenance, or cooling tower systems will be considered.
• The position includes manufacturer-specific technical training and hands-on field development. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with a potential rotating weekend assignment approximately once per month.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cooling tower maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and installation projects.
• Diagnose and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, belts, pulleys, fans, mechanical drives, and related rotating equipment.
• Perform motor and gearbox replacements, including equipment removal, mechanical alignment, rigging, and installation.
• Lead cooling tower block fill and sheet fill replacement projects, including single-cell and dual-cell systems.
• Perform complex cooling tower restoration, major component replacements, and mechanical system repairs.
• Troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs), interpret fault codes, and identify equipment operating issues.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, abnormal vibration, component wear, and equipment performance problems.
• Plan and coordinate rigging, equipment lifting, crane operations, and material handling during mechanical repairs.
• Lead multi-day field-service projects, including equipment shutdown, repair, restoration, and return-to-service activities.
• Coordinate field-service crews, assign technical work, and oversee mechanical repair activities.
• Provide technical instruction and on-the-job training to junior service technicians.
• Coordinate mechanical repair activities with project managers, subcontractors, crane operators, and other trades.
• Identify additional repair requirements, document scope changes, and communicate scheduling or equipment concerns.
• Prepare equipment inspection reports, service documentation, repair records, photographs, and recommended corrective actions.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, equipment specifications, and jobsite requirements.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in cooling tower service, commercial HVAC, industrial mechanical maintenance, equipment installation, or a related skilled trade, including advanced mechanical repair work.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing commercial or industrial mechanical equipment.
• Experience repairing or replacing motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, belts, fans, pulleys, and mechanical drive systems.
• Experience independently performing complex mechanical repairs and equipment replacements.
• Experience with mechanical rigging, lifting equipment, and safe material-handling procedures.
• Experience leading small field-service crews or coordinating mechanical repair projects.
• Experience identifying equipment repair requirements and documenting changes in mechanical project scope.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment specifications, maintenance instructions, and safety documentation.
• High school diploma or GED with relevant technical training or trade experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for service documentation and project communication.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to meet current company safety certification requirements.
• Ability to perform outdoor mechanical service work in varying weather conditions, access elevated equipment, and utilize lifts and rigging equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation:

• Base salary (paid hourly) in the 34.00/hour - 40.00/hour range
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Profit sharing
• Annual bonus
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Typical Monday–Friday schedule
• Potential rotating weekend approximately once per month
• Prevailing wage on applicable union projects

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