Job Description:
About Carrier: Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
About This Role:
Carrier is seeking an experienced and dependable Lead 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 setup test environment, setup 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.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.5+ years experience in Chiller/HVAC operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in laboratory environment for mechanical/electrical machinery.2+ years of experience independently leading / running chillers, reporting the results, and 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.
Preferred requirements:
AS or AAS in related technical field.
Technical/Business School Certificate or Skilled Trades Apprenticeship.
Technical expert in HVAC design, components and ability to lead / 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.
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.
Benefits: Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
