CRITICAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III, HVAC

Join a dedicated team in Abilene, TX as a Critical Systems Technician III, HVAC, where you will play a key role in maintaining and supporting mission-critical mechanical systems for data center operations. This position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of technicians, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of essential HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience, technical expertise, and a commitment to operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

- Serve as the lead technician for all mission-critical mechanical services and maintenance under contract.

- Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual commitments related to mechanical systems.

- Provide guidance, leadership, and technical knowledge regarding the installation, service, maintenance, and operation of data center HVAC equipment.

- Independently perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, routine, and emergency repairs on a wide range of HVAC equipment, including air and water-cooled chillers, centrifugal and screw package chillers, natural gas boilers, unit heaters, electric duct heaters, cooling towers, and various air distribution systems.

- Work with pneumatic, DDC, and variable frequency drive controls, as well as building automation software.

- Maintain, upgrade, and back up building automation systems as required.

- Supervise and mentor lower-level technicians, supporting their technical development.

- Participate in on-call rotations and respond to after-hours assignments as needed.

- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED required.

- Completion of a basic air conditioning theory class.

- Minimum of 7 years of large commercial HVAC service experience required; 8 years preferred.

- Proficiency in the use of HVAC diagnostic tools and instruments.

- Experience with DDC, pneumatic, and variable frequency drive controls.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software.

- Ability to pass any required client background checks or training.

- EPA Universal Certification, VA Journeyman HVAC license, and OSHA Certification are considered a plus.

- Valid drivers license required.

- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance preferred.

- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as required by the role.

Offered compensation: $35/yr - $40/yr

Experience and License Requirements

- Clean background/drug screen

- Commercial HVAC

- Driver's License

- EPA Universal Certification

- Industrial HVAC (optional)

- OSHA Certification

- US Citizen