HVAC Technician

Solar Turbines • Full-time • San Diego, CA, US • $24 - $40 / hour • 2m ago

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Perform maintenance, new equipment startups, and new installations on all HVAC (heating, ventilation, & air conditioning) equipment, liquid chillers,
and refrigeration units (refrigerators, freezers, and ice makers) throughout the plant.

Work Performed:

Independently troubleshoot, and diagnose electronic, and mechanical malfunctions of HVAC Equipment. Including air conditioners, heaters, oil and
coolant chillers, air dryers, exhaust and supply air fans, refrigerators, freezers, and ice makers.
This position requires a universal E.P.A certification in order to perform service work on chillers and HVAC equipment. Also to purchase, add,
recover, and recycle refrigerant.
Electronic, and paper record keeping on all refrigerants.
This requires knowledge of refrigerant compliance manager software and includes purchase, use, and disposal according to E.P.A. regulations.
Troubleshooting HVAC equipment and chillers in all aspects including mechanical, electrical, and all electronic components. Such work may involve the use of a refrigerant gauge set, refrigerant scale, recovery machine, vacuum pump, flow hood, ammeter, voltmeter, meggers,
Technician must be able to read and understand wiring diagrams, logic trees, schematics, and manufacturers drawings.
Must be trained to work safely with voltages from 4 to 20 milliamps up to 600 volts ac.
Must have complete understanding of the refrigeration cycle for air conditioning and liquid chillers.
Install electronic controls, and microprocessors and set all parameters to manufacturers specifications.
Repairs to HVAC equipment must comply with E.P.A. regulations, ANSI, ASHRAE, and NEC (national electrical code).
Provide engineering support for all new installations of HVAC equipment and chillers.
Must be trained in novar software and hardware to include sensors, peripheral analog and digital controls and wiring in order to manipulate the control of all HVAC equipment.
Must have the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and replace all types of electric motors and compressors from 24 volt to 440 volt three phase AC and DC.
Use the necessary equipment to silver solder and braze copper, bronze, and steel fittings

Minimum Requirements

HVAC technician must be able to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic malfunctions of more than 500 comfort and cabinet air conditioners, heaters, liquid chillers, air dryers, refrigerators, freezers, and icemakers throughout the plant.
Must have a complete understanding of the flow of liquid and air.
Understanding of the refrigerant flow through the various parts in all these units.
Must follow all E.P.A. regulations in regards to refrigerant.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

Summary Pay Range:

$24.00 - $40.46

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Posting Dates:

October 17, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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