Service Chiller Technician - HVAC
HTS Engineering Ltd.
- Location
- Onsite (Houston, TX)
- Compensation
- $35 - $50/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the role
HTS Engineering is a leading commercial HVAC distributor seeking a Service Chiller Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial HVAC equipment including chillers, boilers, and rooftop units. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and executing complex repairs to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
Skills
Full job details
HTS Engineering Ltd. is the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ rep in North America, with 20 locations in the US and Canada. HTS has a vibrant look and brand promise -- one that reflects our company-wide commitment to ensure the individual success of all those involved in a project’s HVAC system selection, design, purchase, installation and maintenance including our employees, suppliers, customers and end users.
Key Responsibilities / Job Duties
- Respond to dispatched service calls at customer sites to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on a wide range of commercial/industrial HVAC equipment, including but not limited to:
- Unitary and Packaged Systems — From small mini-splits to large rooftop/package units (up to 50+ tons); troubleshoot VFDs, controls, compressors; perform maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
- Boilers — Conduct combustion analysis, troubleshoot water/air flow issues, repair components, and verify proper operation.
- Chillers — Diagnose and repair compressor, motor, starter, and drive issues (including Wye-Delta, AFD/VFD, and solid-state starters); perform leak detection on low-pressure systems; conduct insulation resistance (Megger) testing on motors; execute full teardowns, rebuilds, and overhauls of compressors, oil systems, and starters. Expertise in centrifugal, screw, and turbo-core compressors is highly valued. Troubleshoot water flow, controls, and operational issues in chiller plants.
- Control Valves and Related Components — Diagnose and repair signal, actuator, and control issues.
- Heat Exchangers and Cooling Towers — Identify performance deficiencies, troubleshoot flow issues, perform cleanings, gasket replacements, and reassembly.