Job Description

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 set up test environment, set up 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.

The 2nd shift Schedule is: Monday – Friday, from 3:00pm – 11:30pm.

What You Will Gain

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base pay with applicable shift premiums for 2nd shift.
• The Impact You Will Make: You ensure that every chiller tested on your shift meets the exact specifications of our customers. You are the final guardian of the trust our clients place in Carrier.
• Operational Excellence: By driving high lab productivity and maintaining equipment uptime, you directly influence our ability to scale operations and meet global demand.

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in Chiller/HVAC operations, station and chiller and/or 5 years' experience in laboratory environment for mechanical/electrical machinery.
• 5+ years of experience with hand/pneumatic tools, advanced shop mathematics, complex measuring equipment, precision measuring instruments.
• 2+ years of experience independently leading / running chillers, reporting the results, and in loop tuning and drive test cycle / loop efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.