Lead Mechanical Technician; CHILL

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Lead Mechanical Technician (CHILL)

OUC - The Reliable One is presently seeking a Lead Mechanical Technician (CHILL) to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

Lead Technician responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, service, and overhauls of HVAC mechanical equipment, including chilled water systems, electrical, and instrumentation systems. Provides leadership to technicians and contractors and ensures refrigerant safety and environmental compliance.

• Assist the Chilled Water Supervisor in planning and scheduling of labor, equipment, material, spare parts, tools, and support requirements to assure equipment reliability and availability.
• Troubleshoot chilled water operational systems and HVAC mechanical, electrical or instrumentation equipment, identifying problems, evaluating solutions, and implementing corrective action.
• Provide supervision to technicians and contractors during maintenance and repair activities.
• Lead and perform all maintenance, service and major overhaul activities on low and high‑pressured water‑cooled centrifugal chillers equipped with single, two‑stage, or three‑stage compressors.
• Lead and perform all maintenance, service, and overhaul activities on air‑cooled chillers, valves, bearings, gear assemblies, fans, pumps, motors, air compressors, pneumatic systems, refrigerant purge units, condensers, compressor types, variable‑frequency drives, differential‑pressure switches, programmable controllers, starters, control panels, and related HVAC equipment.
• Identify and execute appropriate refrigerant recovery techniques and safety procedures during detection and repair of refrigerant leaks.
• Operate machine‑shop equipment, perform welding duties, and maintain proficiency with hand tools and rigging equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance and service activities are performed within manufacturer’s specifications and safety and time guidelines.
• Work extended hours when required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ensure the safety of all maintenance personnel and equipment; understand and implement safety procedures and regulations.
• Operate OUC Commission vehicles, pickup trucks, and forklifts.
• Attend staff meetings, provide clear communication of equipment status, and coordinate with other departments on resource needs.
• Perform emergency maintenance and operate chilled water plants during abnormal conditions using proper safety equipment including SCBA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Two (2) years of formal trade school training or two (2) years of equivalent experience with emphasis in HVAC mechanical equipment.
• Ten (10) years of experience (not including equivalent education) in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service of low and high‑pressured water‑cooled centrifugal chillers (1,000‑ton and larger units), air‑cooled chillers, cooling towers, pumps, valves.
• Mechanical Lead Technicians must have chiller factory training and extensive knowledge of low and high‑pressured water‑cooled centrifugal chillers, duplex units, and compressor disassembly/assembly. Must be able to replace internal components such as thrust and journal bearings within vendor specifications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certified Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Technician under EPA Section 608 required.
• Electric Lead Technicians must be licensed by the State of Florida and possess thorough understanding of medium (230/480 V) and high (4,160 V) voltage systems and components. Must be able to install, maintain, and service switch gear, starters, and control panels.
• Instrumentation Lead Technicians must have factory training in programmable logic controllers, BACnet devices, and SCADA programming; must be able to install, maintain, and service instruments and control systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, advanced computer skills, and proficiency with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation drawings.

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