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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