OBR Cooling Towers

OBR Cooling Towers

Cooling tower design, upgrades, and repairs

Cooling Tower Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 9/30/2026
No salary listed
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Seattle, WA, USA+8 more

More locations: Tacoma, WA, USA | Tukwila, WA, USA | Marysville, WA, USA | Everett, WA, USA | Kirkland, WA, USA | Auburn, WA, USA | Puyallup, WA, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA

Remote

Frequent travel is required for on-the-road work.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Proficiency in the safe operation of power washers, including appropriate spray head selection and usage.
  • Ability to measure free chlorine levels accurately in cooling tower circulating water.
  • Ability to complete Task Hazard Analysis cards and other safety documentation accurately and on schedule.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from Material Safety Data Sheets and practice proper chemical handling techniques.
  • Ability to work at heights while maintaining 100% tie-off above 4 feet.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, climb, and stoop as needed.
  • Ability to perform keyboarding or typing and read from screens or paper.
  • Ability to work outdoors or in plant environments with exposure to weather, heat, noise, and nearby hazardous chemicals.
  • Ability to manage high workloads and multitask in a fast-paced setting.
  • Negative 10-panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
  • Valid driver's license and proof of United States citizenship.
  • Satisfactory background check.
  • Score of 2 or less in a DISA background screen.
Responsibilities
  • Perform cleaning tasks on package and field-erected cooling tower equipment with precision and attention to detail.
  • Follow instructions from supervisors to support safe, efficient, and timely project completion.
  • Uphold company standards of safety, efficiency, and quality throughout all phases of work.
  • Maintain high cleaning standards without compromising project timeliness or safety.
  • Perform pre- and post-treatment activities, including measuring free chlorine levels in cooling tower circulating water.
  • Carry out additional tasks assigned by the superintendent, field managers, area managers, or foreman.
  • Work outdoors or in plant environments as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • OSHA 10 Certification.

About the company

OBR Cooling Towers provides cooling tower services across the United States, including new tower construction, upgrades, maintenance, inspections, and OEM or custom replacement parts for healthcare, education, data centers, and manufacturing. They assess facilities, design tailored engineering solutions, and perform installation and ongoing maintenance to improve reliability, efficiency, and compliance. The company differentiates itself through a vertically integrated, family-owned model with 30+ years of hands-on experience, deep customer collaboration, and a focus on delivering measurable improvements in uptime and operating costs. Its goal is to deliver first-in-class cooling tower solutions that prioritize safety, quality, and value, helping facilities extend equipment life and reduce operating costs.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Northwood, Ohio

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • On May 7, 2026, OBR acquired AMC Services, expanding Northeast coverage.
  • Copley's 2024 growth capital backs add-on acquisitions and field-service expansion.
  • OBR won a sole-source federal notice on August 13, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • OBR sued Marketech International in June 2025 over a contract dispute.
  • Cooling-tower work is project-based, so any semiconductor slowdown hits revenue fast.
  • Large OEMs and regional contractors can commoditize service pricing and squeeze margins.

What makes OBR Cooling Towers unique

  • OBR combines repair, rebuild, maintenance, and new-tower installation nationwide.
  • Philip Poll kept majority ownership after Copley's 2024 investment, preserving operator control.
  • Twelve offices and 450-plus employees support semiconductor, data-center, and industrial customers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Professional Development Budget

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 9%

1 year growth

↑ 9%

2 year growth

↑ 9%
Business Wire
Jun 25th, 2024
Copley Equity Partners Invests in OBR Cooling Towers to Support Future Growth Initiatives

Copley Equity Partners LLC (“Copley”), a private investment firm focused on growing middle-market companies, today announced a strategic investment in

Citybiz
Jun 25th, 2024
Copley Equity Partners Invests in OBR Cooling Towers

Copley Equity Partners invests in OBR Cooling Towers.