HVAC Technician Palo Alto, CA
Job description
About Mojave Energy Systems, Inc.
Mojave is changing the physics of air conditioning. Air conditioning consumes ~9% of total global electricity production and results in the emissions of 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually. It’s time for a change, and Mojave’s liquid desiccant air conditioning systems are doing just that. If you want to change the world, starting with the world of air conditioning, then you may belong at Mojave. We are looking for purpose-driven team members who enjoy problem solving, teamwork, and personal growth to join our venture-backed company.
About the HVAC Engineering Technician position.
We’re looking for a skilled refrigeration technician to add to our growing team. As the sole HVAC technician on a team of engineers, engineering technicians, and scientists you will have the opportunity to build, troubleshoot, and repair our innovative liquid desiccant air conditioning system. The successful candidate will be capable of mechanical assembly, including brazing high-pressure (e.g., 410a) refrigeration systems. Troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair or refrigeration, fan, pump, and electrical systems is also required. This position requires the ability to travel to customer locations across the U.S. and work relatively independently with minimal oversight. We offer competitive salary and benefits and stock options in this early-stage, venture-backed business.
Responsibilities
- Follow mechanical and electrical drawings to assemble commercial HVAC equipment including refrigeration system/heat pump; evaporator and condenser coils; fans and dampers; pumps and plumbing; high voltage (120-480V) electrical components; and sheet metal and insulation components
- Braze copper pipe for refrigeration system: leak test, pump down, charge, and commission
- Use electrical and piping schematics to troubleshoot and repair equipment in the field
- Work both independently and under the direction of mechanical and design engineers
- Interface clearly and politely with customers and coworkers
- Clearly document and report activities and repairs undertaken, test procedures, and experimental results
- Offer operational insight into systems that are not working correctly
- Record results meticulously in shared electronic files (likely automated)
Qualifications
- ·5+ years as an HVAC or refrigeration technician or engineering technician.
- Thorough, fundamental and working understanding of pressure-vapor curve and refrigeration engineering concepts expected (e.g., subcooling, superheat, refrigerant glide, oil migration and management)
- Demonstrated history of testing, analyzing, and troubleshooting refrigeration/thermal, air flow, and liquid flow systems
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven verbal communication skills including in remote settings (i.e., over phone or video)
- Proven written communication skills including email communication and formal documentation
- Experienced in instrumentation and data acquisition systems, as well as various forms of temperature, pressure, and flow measurement
- EPA Section 608 Technician certification Type I required; Type II or Universal preferred
Mojave Energy Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Palo Alto, CA 94301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- HVAC/R: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- EPA Certification (Required)
Work Location: One location
