HVACR Industry Job Descriptions
Administrator
General Manager, Treasurer, Accountant, Secretary, Comptroller, etc. Responsible for methods of operation, determining company policies, supervising key personnel and company performance.
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Application Engineer/Technician
Responsible for selecting equipment to meet the job specifications, interpreting installation plans and securing materials to complete the contract.
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Consulting/Design Engineer
Responsible for selection, design, layout and specification of mechanical equipment to meet end-user requirements. Insures installations are made in accordance with his/her instructions.
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Contractors
Contractors combine their technical, entrepreneurial and management skills to communicate with customers and assess their needs, while conveying these and the appropriate technical solutions to their staff and sub-contractors.
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Designers
Designers use engineering knowledge and sophisticated computer aided design (CAD) software to design optimal HVAC systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
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Draftsmen – Layout
Responsible for the job plans, layout for system, details of special construction, piping sizes, ductwork sizes, grill sizes, location of equipment and control system details.
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Engineers
Engineers ensure HVACR products are built to and perform to specification, both before and after installation. They also assist system designers in selecting the most effective and efficient system solutions for applications.
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Estimator
Works with plans, specifications and existing site conditions to determine material and labor requirements and prepare bids for jobs.
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Inspector
Insures equipment or system is manufactured or installed according to standards, specifications or codes. Insures standards and regulations are adhered to as mandated by company, associations, and/or government agencies.
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Job Foreman or Supervisor
Responsible for planning and supervising servicemen’s work. Arranges for required service materials. Plans regular servicing and maintenance programs.
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Journeyman/Apprentice Mechanic
Installs and performs service maintenance of equipment and complete systems. Apprentice works under the supervision of a Journeyman.
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Lab Technician/Technologist
Responsible for building, testing and reporting of pilot models and new designs. Responsible for achieving peak performance and compliance to codes.
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Outside Sales Technician or Representative
Sells new equipment, service contracts, modifications to existing systems and provides technical assistance to customers.
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Pipefitters
Pipefitters work to install, maintain and repair large, industrial piping systems carrying steam, gases and chemicals to supply power, heating or refrigeration.
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Plumbers
Plumbers install and repair pipes carrying water, waste, natural gas, oil, drainage and air (for pneumatic systems) to buildings. They cut, bend and join pipes and install fixtures and appliances such as bathtubs, toilets, dishwashers and water heaters. Their services often are required to supply fuel to HVACR equipment and systems.
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Project Manager
In charge of specific company project or projects. Responsible for engineering design, materials control, on-site problem solving and coordination with other companies on the jobsite.
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Purchasing
Responsible for obtaining materials and equipment at lowest cost, according to requirements or specifications, with consistent quality and delivery.
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Production
Performs one or more of many functions required to convert raw materials into finished products, using drawing, sketches, etc. Could be section foreman, line supervisor, stock keeper, etc.
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Research & Development
Responsible for design of heating and cooling equipment, rating the performance, testing new developments, and supplying information for sales and service literature.
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Sales & Marketing
Sales and marketing professionals not only use creativity to sell and market HVACR equipment and systems to homeowners and contractors, but they also act as a liaison between the manufacturer and the homeowner or contractor. It’s often the sales person who relays real-world needs and requirements to the manufacturer.
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Sales Manager
Responsible for budgets, sales forecasts, supervision of sales force and quotations, as well as maintaining and helping to determine company sales policy.
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Services Salesman
Sells service contracts on new and existing installations. Plans in-warranty service for equipment manufacturers.
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Shop Service & Repair
Responsible for repair of equipment and fabrication of shop assembled equipment.
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Specification Writer
Responsible for writing specifications of equipment requirements, installation details, performance requirements for the contractor and complete information for the tendering of a project.
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Technicians
Technicians install, maintain, service and repair HVACR equipment to optimize indoor comfort and essential cooling processes for residential, commercial and industrial clients.
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