Career advancement

[Empof401]

Hey all ive been in residential about 3 years. I’m curious what steps I should take to make it to the industrial side. Chillers and controls. Any advice would help.

Software I should study or any other opportunities thank you.

[ehsx]

Learn as much as you can about controls & systems, compressor types & chillers.
May want to transition to commercial then industrial.

[Bazooka Joe]

What type of licensing does your state require, some states have bare bone licensing, some states have many types. Does you state require a type of license to work the Commercial/Industrial stuff? If so wouldn’t you need that type of license?

Are controls ( low voltage ) itself a separate license in your state, or does it fall into another license?

[Empof401]

I’m in RI I need a my refrigeration license. Im seeking an apprenticeship as my job is not coming through. I was wondering if there was any other tips to get me ahead of the ball

[big-bubba]

Hey all ive been in residential about 3 years. I’m curious what steps I should take to make it to the industrial side. Chillers and controls. Any advice would help.

Software I should study or any other opportunities thank you.

Hello Empof401...Question for You First, Do You have ANY Formal Classroom Training in HVAC/R to Date? And if so, What, if i may ask?

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[big-bubba]

I was wondering if there was any other tips to get me ahead of the ball

YES, Join Your Local RSES Chapter, and Attend Meetings and Seminars.

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[pecmsg]

Hey all ive been in residential about 3 years. I’m curious what steps I should take to make it to the industrial side. Chillers and controls. Any advice would help.

Software I should study or any other opportunities thank you.

Get in the union!
http://www.ua.org/locals

Pay your dues like everyone else.

[Empof401]

Yes I graduated from a trade school. I have my epa UNIVERSAL and osha

[big-bubba]

Yes I graduated from a trade school. I have my epa UNIVERSAL and osha

Good for You! This is the "Proper Way" to Start off in this business (imo), despite what some preach. Hopefully Now, You have a Good Foundation to build Your HVAC/R Career on. I would still join RSES, go to the local meetings, and meet Contacts in the Commercial End. RSES also has one and two day long Seminars taught by factory Reps and Journeymen that cover a wide Range of Commercial HVAC/R Equipment. You will meet interesting people at these Seminars that know who is hiring and how to get an interview. STAY "HUNGRY TO LEARN",and "READY TO WORK HARD", and Someone will take a Chance on You.

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