Chiller Quality Assurance Technician

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Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

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About the Role

The Chiller Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, and validating commercial chiller systems to ensure equipment meets applicable quality, safety, engineering, and performance requirements. This role supports chiller startup, commissioning, service, and quality activities by identifying defects, documenting findings, verifying corrective actions, and helping ensure equipment is ready for reliable customer operation.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect air-cooled and water-cooled chiller systems, components, piping, wiring, controls, and installation workmanship for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Perform and/or witness functional and performance testing during startup and commissioning.
• Review technical documentation, including drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, checklists, and equipment documentation.
• Verify mechanical and electrical systems, controls, safety sensors, refrigerant circuits, chilled-water systems, and related components are properly installed and operating as intended.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues, defects, nonconformances, and opportunities for corrective action.
• Confirm corrective actions have been completed and properly documented before equipment acceptance or turnover.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues in collaboration with technicians, field teams, engineering, and management.
• Maintain accurate inspection, test, commissioning, and quality records.
• Ensure work complies with applicable safety practices, regulatory requirements, and established procedures.
• Escalate significant technical or quality concerns promptly and communicate status clearly to internal teams and customers.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring quality issues and recommending improvements to processes, documentation, or workmanship.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of practical experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, commercial chiller service, commissioning, manufacturing quality, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with commercial chillers, preferably including centrifugal and/or air-cooled and water-cooled equipment.
• EPA refrigerant certification.
• 2+ years with reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation.
• 3+ years with troubleshooting, inspection, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• 3+ years with written and verbal communication on technical findings
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. and to stand, crawl, sit, squat, climb ladders, and work in equipment areas for extended periods as required.
• Valid driver’s license when traveling to customer or project sites is required.

Valued, but not required

• OSHA 30 Certification
• Experience on Carrier, Trane and Daiken Air Cooled and Water-Cooled Centrifugal Chillers
• Basic understanding of building automation controls (BOMAC)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • 19XR, 30CF, and CDU chillers
  • Air‑side systems (constant volume, VAV)
  • Water‑side systems (hot water, chilled water, condenser water

• Knowledge of building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Experience supporting data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with quality systems, root-cause analysis, corrective-action processes, and inspection/test documentation.
• Experience with ServiceMax, Salesforce, or similar field-service systems.

What You’ll Gain  

• Opportunity for 401k    
• Paid travel time after the first hour and on-call schedule for better work-life balance (rotations every 7-8 weeks in most locations)     
• Company provided vehicle with gas cards    
• All necessary tools provided    
• Key Safety and PPE Benefits include:    
• Comprehensive Protection: Steel-toed boots, Carrier-branded uniforms with FR protection, HVAC gloves, hard hats, and face shields    
• Enhanced Eye Safety: Standard safety goggles provided, with an option for prescription eyewear if needed    
• Advanced Safety Support: Fall protection provided where required, plus respirators and earplugs as needed    
• You will have autonomy to execute, backed by the camaraderie, continuous support, and resources of a dedicated team within a large, world-renowned company   

Benefits 

Benefits are provided under applicable union agreements and generally include medical insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holidays, and other time off. Benefits and eligibility vary by agreement. 

Pay Range 

The hourly rate for this position is between $ 38.00 - $76.00 per hour.  Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. 

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date.  Job Posting Date: 11/13/2026 

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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