HVAC Electrician (Building)
れいだんぼうでんきがかり（ビル）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job involving operation, monitoring, and maintenance of building air conditioning and HVAC equipment as well as electrical equipment to maintain comfortable environments and energy savings.
Description
The HVAC Electrician handles the operation, monitoring, inspection, and maintenance of air conditioning equipment (chillers, fan coil units, ventilation equipment, etc.) and electrical equipment within buildings. Monitors instruments such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates, and adjusts settings via control panels. Performs routine cleaning, filter replacements, replacement of consumable parts, lubrication tasks, etc., and in cases of abnormalities, promptly identifies the cause of faults and either repairs them or arranges for specialist contractors. Duties also include statutory inspections, report preparation, analysis of energy consumption data, implementation of energy-saving operations, proposals for equipment renewal plans, and conducting linkage inspections with emergency power supplies and fire protection equipment.
Future Outlook
Amid advances in building energy conservation and IoT adoption, demand for energy management and remote monitoring skills is increasing, with stable demand expected for skilled technicians.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Equipment Manager → Senior Equipment Technician → Equipment Chief / Team Leader → Building Equipment Consultant
Required Skills
Air Conditioning Equipment Operation / Electrical Equipment Operation / Maintenance Inspection / PLC Control / Safety and Health Knowledge / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
BEMS / CAD / IoT Remote Monitoring Technology / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking small abnormalities in instruments can lead to serious accidents. |
| Problem Solving | Need to quickly identify the causes of equipment troubles and respond accordingly. |
| Stress Tolerance | Involves stressful situations such as emergency responses and night shifts. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily manual-based work with few opportunities for generating new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Second-Class Boiler Engineer
- Second-Class Electrician
- Third-Class Refrigeration Machine Operator
Aliases
- Air Conditioning Operator
- Building Air Conditioning Operator
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