Electrical Technician - HVAC

Location: Davenport, Iowa (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time

The Electrical Technician - HVAC will provide technical support, troubleshooting, and leadership for HVAC and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining operational efficiency, minimizing downtime, and supporting both planned and unplanned maintenance activities across production systems.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical and tactical support for equipment breakdowns and outages in production centers
Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems including chillers, compressors, and air conditioning units
Support specialized systems such as:
- Direct Fire Melt Furnaces
- Allen Bradley PLCs
- RS Logix systems
- AC/DC drives
Assist engineering teams with commissioning, testing, and upgrades of equipment
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance procedures
Train and mentor technicians and supervisors to improve technical capabilities
Manage HVAC spare parts inventory and vendor coordination
Ensure compliance with EPA Section 608 refrigerant regulations
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Create and manage maintenance schedules and material planning
Ensure adherence to safety standards and EHS policies

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (mandatory)
Minimum 5+ years of HVAC experience in industrial/manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with:
- Scroll, screw, and centrifugal compressors
- Air conditioning systems (up to 25 tons)
- Water-cooled chillers (up to 200 tons)
EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification (Section 608)
Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical systems
Experience with:
- Brazing copper/brass
- Manifold gauges
- Vacuum systems and refrigerant charging
- Superheat and subcooling calculations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

HVAC apprenticeship or Mechanical degree
Experience with large systems (100+ ton AC / 500+ ton chillers)
Knowledge of HVAC control systems:
- Johnson Controls Metasys
- Liebert Systems
- Trane Tracer Summit
Understanding of process control and instrumentation
Ability to read electrical & mechanical schematics
Cooling load calculation experience
Prior team leadership or mentoring experience

Work Conditions

Primarily Monday-Friday schedule
Flexibility required for off-shift support based on business needs
Onsite role in a manufacturing plant environment

Veracity Software Inc

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