heating and ventilation service engineer

Heating and ventilation service engineers install and maintain industrial heating and refrigeration systems. They set up furnaces, thermostats, ducts, vents, and other equipment needed to ensure the controlled passage and treatment of air. They also carry out repairs.

Alternative Labels

HVAC heating mechanic

heating, ventilation and air conditioning mechanic

air conditioning inspector

heating instrument inspector

ventilation and air-conditioning inspector

heating, ventilation, air conditioning (and refrigeration) service engineer

air conditioning and refrigeration inspector

HVAC mechanic

HVACR inspector

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

operate welding equipment install heating furnace use measurement instruments maintain electronic equipment operate hot glue gun conduct routine machinery checks perform maintenance on installed equipment install heating boiler operate hand drill install electrical and electronic equipment record test data use testing equipment apply proofing membranes consult technical resources perform test run resolve equipment malfunctions operate soldering equipment install ventilation equipment maintain electrical equipment install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts work ergonomically

Essential Knowledge

hydraulics refrigerants fluid mechanics electric heating systems electricity heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts electrical wiring plans mechanics domestic cooling systems thermodynamics

Optional Skills and Competences

lay pipe installation install gas heaters estimate restoration costs install in-floor and in-wall heating keep personal administration prepare compliance documents lead a team write records for repairs follow safety procedures when working at heights install metal gas piping use safety equipment in construction order supplies perform ICT troubleshooting demonstrate products' features issue sales invoices solve technical problems dispose of hazardous waste prepare copper gas-lines pipes provide customer information related to repairs install wood heater analyse the need for technical resources provide technical documentation ensure compliance with environmental legislation cut wall chases install heat pump answer requests for quotation install solar water heater train employees apply technical communication skills

Optional Knowledge

electronics district heating and cooling

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/79f435d0-9bc6-4d25-a26a-acbe16569ebb

Status

released

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