Industrial HVAC / Chiller Technician
On-Board Industrial Services is hiring an Industrial HVAC / Chiller Technician in Circleville, OH! For immediate consideration please send your resume to Subject Line: Position Title and State you are Located
On-Board Industrial Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local chemical manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.
Position Details
Position Type: Full Time Job Location: Circleville, OH (relocation assistance negotiable for non-local candidates) Shift: Day Shift (Mon - Fri), 8 hr days, with rotational On-Call support Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, and 401k Compensation: $40 - $55/hr, depending on experience & qualifications
Overview/Summary
On-Board Industrial Solutions is seeking an experienced Industrial HVAC / Process Chiller Technician to join our HVAC/R Maintenance Group at a chemical manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding the site's industrial process cooling systems as well as all HVAC comfort heating and cooling equipment that supports facility operations.
Primary responsibilities include troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of flooded evaporator process chillers, direct expansion (DX) systems, associated cooling towers, pumps, and related equipment. Due to the large quantity and variety of refrigeration assets on site, candidates must have experience with multiple compressor types, including screw, centrifugal, scroll, and reciprocating compressors, with demonstrated expertise in screw-type chillers.
This is a hands-on maintenance role that extends well beyond routine monitoring, logging, and preventative maintenance activities. Technicians will be expected to perform major mechanical repairs, including equipment tear-downs and rebuilds, while also diagnosing complex system issues. Success in this position requires a strong understanding of refrigeration system design, overall system layouts, electrical distribution, pneumatic systems, DDC controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Many of the systems are located outdoors, requiring frequent work at ground level and on rooftops in varying weather conditions. Candidates must be comfortable safely troubleshooting and working with electrical systems operating at 460 volts and above.
The position also participates in an on-call rotation schedule, with a minimum of four hours of overtime pay provided for call-ins.
Note: This is a non-union position.
Primary Qualifications
- At least 10+ years of Commercial HVAC or 7+ Years of Industrial (preferred) HVAC experience
- Screw Type Chiller Experience Required
- EPA 608 Universal Certification is required
- Experience welding/brazing and leak checking with an electronic leak detector, evacuating with the use of a micron gauge, and charging of the unit
- Experience with Gas fired burners, Direct and indirect fire heat exchangers
- Any of the following certifications are a big plus:
- NATE (North American Technician Excellence) Commercial Refrigeration Service Certification
- RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineers Society) CM (Certificate Member) aka Level 4 Certificate or RSES CMS (Certificate Member Specialist)