HVAC Technician

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, ensure HVAC equipment operation, and participate in fault diagnosis and project execution. Key Highlights: 1. Central role in preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC systems. 2. Responsible for HVAC equipment operation and fault diagnosis. 3. Active participation in installation and execution of projects. HVAC TECHNICIAN Required Requirements: * Education: Technical degree / engineering degree / incomplete degree * Training: Electromechanical technician, electronics technician, electrical technician * Schedule Availability / Residence: 60 minutes from site * Minimum Required Experience: 3 years in this position; Preferred: 5 years in similar positions. Job Mission: * Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) activities * Ensure HVAC equipment operation * Participate in fault diagnosis, calculations, installation, and project execution 4. High-Impact Activities and Key Challenges – Describe the most complex job activities and types of problems encountered (internal/external, governmental regulations, etc.) Control: * Read control and programming diagrams (pressure switches, motors, starters, Finder devices, protective devices, power electronics, capacitors, transformers, thermostats, solenoid valves, actuators, temperature sensors, PLCs) * Maintenance and programming of variable frequency drives * Read electrical and control symbols or implement RETROFIT activities Power: * Electrical wiring and protection calculations * Operating parameters (amperage, voltage, resistance) * Verify phase sequence during PM and CM or Apply tests on power devices (thermography, megger, continuity) or Verify and retighten electrical connections or Install electric motors Mechanics: * Motor rotation direction and phase sequence during PM and CM. * Alignment, belt tension, and pulleys during PM and CM. * Handling, operation, and maintenance of compressors (digital scroll, screw, semi-hermetic) * Handling, operation, and maintenance of condensers and evaporators * Handling, operation, and maintenance of VRF equipment, inverter chillers, mini-splits, UMAS, cassette units, Fan & Coil units * Measurement of operating parameters (manometers, vacuum gauges, vacuum pumps) * Handling, operation, and maintenance of chilled and hot water pumps or Handling, operation, and maintenance of motors of various capacities Visual Improvement: * Installation of fasteners and covers on HVAC equipment * Perform identification and labeling of HVAC equipment, piping, and components * Repair cabinets (painting and sheet metal work) * Apply paint on electrical piping, water piping, and equipment bases Hydraulics: * Verify operation of hydropneumatic equipment (pressure switches, timers, actuators) * Verify pumps, motors, and piping in water pumping systems * Validate operation of electronic level sensors in cisterns and water tanks Corrective Maintenance: * Detect and repair faults in chilled water and direct expansion systems * Replace electromechanical components: fan motors, belts, motors, pulleys, contactors, pumps, etc. * Replace electrical components: circuits, knife switches, fuses, thermal-magnetic breakers, wiring, protection relay settings * Replace compressors, install HVAC equipment, charge refrigerant gas, or recover refrigerant gas * Nitrogen circuit purging and vacuum application * Oxy-acetylene welding application * Implement RETROFIT activities during corrective maintenance. 5. Main Responsibilities * Indicate the primary activities/responsibilities assigned to this position. * Communication: Identify and communicate to supervisor risks associated with equipment operation (via chat or phone call) * Respond to / make emergency calls (operational or safety-related) * Reporting: Initiate, execute, and close assigned work orders in the digital platform Ensure: * SLA (execution times) ❖ Attach evidence of customer-signed and stamped reports ❖ Photographic evidence of services (before, during, after) ❖ Equipment operational parameters required in the work order or Physical documentation delivery to supervisor/planner (legible, clean, without erasures or corrections) or Daily attendance report (clock-in and clock-out) ▪ Work Tools: * Manage proper use and care of tools assigned by the company ▪ * Ensure: ❖ Physical condition and quantity verification of tools jointly with HSE team (monthly) ❖ Knowledge of tool types required for different activities ❖ Report physical anomalies of tools (if not meeting standards, must be delivered to supervisor) ❖ If assigned a vehicle and/or mobile device, adhere strictly to usage policies * Sustainability: o Properly manage waste generated from work orders ▪ Ensure: ❖ Transport, delivery, and disposal of waste in appropriate containers at designated areas * Image: o Maintain corporate image when interacting with customers * Ensure: ❖ Wear full uniform daily, clean, without tears or alterations ❖ Present oneself for work groomed, with short and combed hair; if wearing beard, keep it trimmed ❖ Submit requests for uniform replacement or due to physical condition 6. Control Responsibilities * Review compliance percentage (findings, self-managed tasks, WOs, PPMs, checklists) on the maintenance platform * Validate SLAs for initiation, execution, validation, and closure of scheduled activities on the digital platform * Conduct the established number of effective visits to carry out scheduled work * Activities: 90% operational, 10% administrative 7. Contact Person Type – Define the main stakeholders for this position. External: * Delivery of service reports (acceptance signature) * Verbal communication of progress and status of completed activities * On-site handling of customer requests and needs Internal: * Cross-functional areas: Communicate material, tool, and onsite contingency requirements * Track scheduled activities and handle emergencies * Interact and support maintenance teams across different functional areas Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18,000.00 - $22,000.00 per month Benefits: * Transportation allowance or service * Savings fund * Life insurance * Grocery vouchers Work Location: On-site employment