AAON, Inc.
Job Title
Title:
Technical Academy Lab Technician
Location Location:
Tulsa, OK
Job Summary We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Lab Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC, mechanical systems, electrical controls, and thermodynamics. The HVAC lab technician is responsible for setting up, maintaining classrooms, labs, and equipment to support the instructors before, during, and after training sessions. They assist with prototype development, equipment maintenance, and data analysis to support the Technical Academy classes.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Supports instructors in various tasks such as research and development, testing, and maintenance of labs and classroom materials.
Assists in conducting hands‑on training sessions and practical demonstrations using industry‑standard equipment and tools.
Prepares and maintains training materials, equipment, and tools.
Demonstrates the ability to locate parts, diagrams, and drawings independently within the AAON database.
Maintains the operation and cleanliness of the lab, classrooms, fab shop, etc., to ensure proper operation.
May be asked to assist in the maintenance of the facility HVAC equipment and other systems.
Operates and maintains a variety of technical equipment and instruments used in training sessions, ensuring they are in optimal working condition.
Identifies and troubleshoots technical issues that arise during testing or operation, proposing and implementing solutions to ensure project continuity.
Ensures compliance with quality standards, regulations, and procedures throughout the training process to meet project objectives and industry requirements.
Collaborates closely with instructors, engineers, technicians, and other team members to achieve project goals and deadlines, contributing to a productive and cohesive work environment.
Ensures all training activities comply with safety regulations and standards.
Education and Experience Requirements Associate’s degree in HVAC, or equivalent, from a technical school, EPA 608 and A2L license/certification, or a minimum of five years of hands‑on experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, electrical controls, and thermodynamics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven experience in teaching or training in a technical field.
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical systems, electrical controls, and thermodynamics.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to simplify complex concepts and make them understandable to students.
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry advancements.
Work Environment
Candidates must be able to assist in presenting materials in a classroom or lab setting, adhering to all classroom edict and AAON policies.
Standing for long periods of time.
Travel to other facilities and off‑site locations as needed.
Essential Mental Functions
Excellent people skills.
Excellent communication skills and comfortable speaking to large groups of people.
Passion for teaching and learning.
Disclaimer Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue.
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Technical Academy Lab Technician
Location Location:
Tulsa, OK
Job Summary We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Lab Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC, mechanical systems, electrical controls, and thermodynamics. The HVAC lab technician is responsible for setting up, maintaining classrooms, labs, and equipment to support the instructors before, during, and after training sessions. They assist with prototype development, equipment maintenance, and data analysis to support the Technical Academy classes.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Supports instructors in various tasks such as research and development, testing, and maintenance of labs and classroom materials.
Assists in conducting hands‑on training sessions and practical demonstrations using industry‑standard equipment and tools.
Prepares and maintains training materials, equipment, and tools.
Demonstrates the ability to locate parts, diagrams, and drawings independently within the AAON database.
Maintains the operation and cleanliness of the lab, classrooms, fab shop, etc., to ensure proper operation.
May be asked to assist in the maintenance of the facility HVAC equipment and other systems.
Operates and maintains a variety of technical equipment and instruments used in training sessions, ensuring they are in optimal working condition.
Identifies and troubleshoots technical issues that arise during testing or operation, proposing and implementing solutions to ensure project continuity.
Ensures compliance with quality standards, regulations, and procedures throughout the training process to meet project objectives and industry requirements.
Collaborates closely with instructors, engineers, technicians, and other team members to achieve project goals and deadlines, contributing to a productive and cohesive work environment.
Ensures all training activities comply with safety regulations and standards.
Education and Experience Requirements Associate’s degree in HVAC, or equivalent, from a technical school, EPA 608 and A2L license/certification, or a minimum of five years of hands‑on experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, electrical controls, and thermodynamics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven experience in teaching or training in a technical field.
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical systems, electrical controls, and thermodynamics.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to simplify complex concepts and make them understandable to students.
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry advancements.
Work Environment
Candidates must be able to assist in presenting materials in a classroom or lab setting, adhering to all classroom edict and AAON policies.
Standing for long periods of time.
Travel to other facilities and off‑site locations as needed.
Essential Mental Functions
Excellent people skills.
Excellent communication skills and comfortable speaking to large groups of people.
Passion for teaching and learning.
Disclaimer Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue.
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