A HVAC Supervisor is a professional in charge of management of the efficient operation of the air conditioning and ventilation system of a company, residential complex or industry; its acronyms are due to its meaning in English, the H for (heating, heating), the V for (Ventilating, ventilation) and the AC for (air conditioned, air conditioning).
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Its purpose is ensure that temperatures within the internal areas of an establishment meet the required conditions, maintaining the purity of the air and a relative humidity rate, in compliance with current regulations.
To do this, the HVAC supervisor must monitor the performance of technical staff in charge of the work of maintenance, repair and installation of equipment and systems, ensuring that work is done efficiently so that equipment functions optimally.
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In this article you will find:
Job Duties of an HVAC Supervisor
- Monitor the proper functioning of the air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Supervise the technical staff in charge of installation and preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC systems.
- Form work teams according to their abilities and skills, according to the size of the work and the conditions or nature of it.
- Carry out the hiring and dismissal of technical personnel that it deems necessary.
- Carry out fault diagnoses, their possible causes, and provide solutions for their repair if they have been repaired, otherwise instruct the client to replace the equipment.
- Carry out diagnoses of the useful life of equipment and systems, and recommend periodic maintenance to improve their operational status.
- Recommend and install the most appropriate air conditioning and ventilation systems for the buildings, according to the size and design of the structure, and make the budget for them.
- Supervise that the work team complies with all HVAC codes and regulations, to guarantee the safety of the system.
- Provide training to new workers and also advise the existing work team.
- Monitor the proper use of equipment and work supplies by staff.
- Carry out safety inspections on each job in order to identify risks, and recommend and apply necessary corrective and preventive measures.
- Keep work logs with notes and records of relevant information of the activities carried out by the work team.
- Prepare reports and detailed reports to clients, on the activities carried out, the diagnosis, the procedure applied and the costs and expenses incurred.
Qualities an HVAC Supervisor Must Have
An HVAC supervisor must stand out for the following qualities or skills:
- is always looking for constant training, in the face of new technological trends and work techniques for the installation and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- is andcustomer focused, in order to offer a better service that adapts to the needs and requirements of the environment, be it a residential area, company or industry.
- has a high sense of commitment to safety of HVAC systems, and biosafety protocols.
Job Requirements to be an HVAC Supervisor
- be ing in systems, Superior Technician in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, or related.
- Have minimum verifiable experience.
- Knowledge in project planning and supervision.
- Capacity for teamwork.
- Availability to travel.
- Know how to drive.
Work field of an HVAC supervisor
- Maintenance supervisor.
- HSE Supervisor.
- Facilities Supervisor.
Average salary of an HVAC supervisor in Mexico.
In Mexico, an HVAC supervisor can earn an average salary of $13,000 to $17,500 pesos, whose salary varies according to the requirements and complexity of the project to be carried out and according to the company contractor.
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