Senior HVAC Technician
About this role
Tidewater, Inc. is seeking a Senior HVAC Technician based out of Columbus, OH to support facility operations and maintenance across a multi-state portfolio of federal facilities. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial HVAC systems at multiple sites, ensuring equipment meets operational, safety, and environmental standards for federal workplaces throughout the assigned region.
Founded in 1983 in Baltimore, Maryland, Tidewater has grown from a small environmental services firm into a nationally recognized business delivering integrated Environmental, Construction, and Facilities solutions for Federal, State, Municipal, and Commercial clients across the United States and abroad.
Headquartered today in Elkridge, Maryland, Tidewater employs more than 150 professionals, holds over 75 prime contracts, and executes approximately 1,000 projects each year. Our portfolio of projects covers the U.S. and over 200 other countries.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, maintain, and service commercial/industrial HVAC equipment including chillers, boilers, rooftop units, air handlers, and controls
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and preventive maintenance across multiple facilities within the assigned region
- Travel extensively (often multi-day) to federal facilities across the region
- Prioritize and manage a multi-site work order queue, balancing routine PM schedules with emergency repairs
- Inspect and calibrate thermostats, controls, and building automation systems at each site
- Maintain compliance with EPA refrigerant handling regulations (Section 608 certification required)
- Document maintenance activities and service history in a CMMS or facility management system for each facility visited
- Coordinate with management and facility staff across the region on capital repair or replacement recommendations
- Work independently while following safety standards and documenting service work
- Maintain and stock a service vehicle with tools, parts, and equipment needed for multi-site travel
- Mentor junior or site-based technicians as needed
Requirements
- 5+ years of HVAC/HVACR experience with proven work on commercial and industrial systems
- Current EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
- Journeyman HVAC license or equivalent trade certification preferred
- Strong diagnostic skills and ability to work independently
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively and obtain required federal facility access credentials
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to meet physical demands of the job (lifting, climbing, working in varied conditions)
Preferred
- NATE certification or manufacturer training
- Experience with building automation or advanced controls
- Prior work on federal, large institutional, or health care facilities
Company at a glance
Tidewater Inc. (Tidewater) is the owner and operator of the world’s largest Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) fleet. Established in 1956, Tidewater is anchored by its long heritage with over 65 years of experience supporting offshore energy exploration and production activities worldwide.
Driven by our strive for excellence, Tidewater has evolved over the years, successfully completing financial restructuring in 2017 and acquiring offshore companies including GulfMark in 2018 and Swire Pacific Offshore in 2022.
Tidewater pioneered the world’s first custom-build oil & gas service vessel, Ebb Tide in 1955. Today, our diverse fleet comprises over 200 vessels including Anchor Handling Towing Supply Vessels, Platform Supply Vessels, offshore tugs, specialty vessels, crew boats and floating storage vessels that are well-equipped with state-of-art technologies. They provide a myriad of high quality and cost-effective marine services.
Tidewater aims to be the global leader in the offshore industry by upholding highest safety and operational standards and providing exceptional services to customers across the regions where we operate. We take pride in delivering these services in an honest, cost-efficient, profitable, and transparent manner for stakeholders, including employees, customers, capital sources, vendors, and local communities.
People and vessels are our best assets. Our workforce comprises over 500 shore-based employees and 5,000 seagoing employees, highly skilled maritime professionals from diverse nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures.
We care for our people, local communities, the environment and seek to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
We are committed to
- Operating safely, in compliance with all applicable laws
- Minimizing environmental impacts
- Developing the next generation of specialized marine support vessels
- Preserving our financial strength through solid returns, a strong balance
sheet and disciplined capital management
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