Senior HVAC Technician
Prairie View, TX - USA
Job Summary
MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Senior HVAC Technician to support the operation maintenance troubleshooting and repair of commercial HVAC systems. This position requires strong hands-on experience with chilled water systems rooftop units (RTUs) VRF/VRV systems VFDs pumps air handlers and associated mechanical equipment.
The Senior HVAC Technician will serve as a technical resource for complex HVAC issues perform preventative and corrective maintenance and help ensure building systems operate safely reliably and efficiently.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting diagnostics maintenance and repair of commercial HVAC and mechanical systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot chilled water systems including chillers pumps valves piping coils and associated controls.
- Service and repair rooftop units (RTUs) air handling units (AHUs) fan coil units split systems and packaged HVAC equipment.
- Troubleshoot maintain and repair VRF/VRV systems including indoor and outdoor units refrigerant circuits controls and communication issues.
- Diagnose mechanical electrical refrigeration and control-related HVAC failures.
- Troubleshoot and adjust VFDs motors belts sheaves bearings dampers actuators and associated components.
- Perform preventative maintenance including filter changes coil cleaning lubrication belt replacement and adjustment refrigerant checks equipment inspections and operational testing.
- Monitor HVAC system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability comfort and energy efficiency.
- Troubleshoot chilled and condenser water flow issues temperature differentials pressure concerns pumps and control valves.
- Perform refrigerant recovery evacuation charging leak detection and other refrigeration-related work in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Interpret mechanical drawings wiring diagrams equipment schematics sequences of operation and technical manuals.
- Utilize building automation and control systems to assist with equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Respond to HVAC service calls and emergency maintenance issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Complete accurate documentation of preventative maintenance repairs inspections parts used and equipment conditions.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors when specialized repairs or additional support are required.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior HVAC technicians and maintenance personnel as needed.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company safety procedures manufacturer recommendations and applicable codes and regulations.
- Maintain strong communication with customers facility personnel vendors and other members of the maintenance team.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- TDLR registration or applicable state/local HVAC registration or licensing.
- EPA Section 608 Universal Certification required.
- Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC refrigeration electrical and mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose complex HVAC equipment failures.
- Ability to read wiring diagrams mechanical drawings schematics and sequences of operation.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills including experience with motors contactors relays sensors VFDs and control circuits.
- Valid drivers license as required for the position.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while also supporting a team environment.
- 5 years of commercial HVAC service and maintenance experience with senior-level troubleshooting responsibilities preferred.
- Strong hands-on experience with chilled water HVAC systems.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting commercial RTUs.
- Experience with VRF/VRV systems preferably across multiple manufacturers.
- Experience with chilled water pumps control valves AHUs FCUs VAV boxes cooling towers and hydronic systems.
- Experience troubleshooting VFDs sheaves belts motors and mechanical drive systems.
- Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC controls.
- Experience working in commercial industrial healthcare laboratory critical environment or large campus facilities is preferred.
- Previous experience serving as a senior technician lead technician or technical resource for other HVAC personnel is preferred.