HVAC Master Technician

Job Description

Performs maintenance and operational practices on all types of air conditioners, refrigeration equipment, heating equipment and their related controls/component parts.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains, adjusts, repairs, installs, tests and operates all types of air conditioners, chillers, steam absorption units, environmental chambers, heating systems, hydraulic systems, vacuum pumps, pneumatic and DDC controls and component parts for each of the above systems.
2. Works from prints, sketches, diagrams, handbooks and manufacturer's instructions to analyze, diagnose, adjust and restore malfunctioning heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems and chambers in order to ensure efficient operating conditions.
3. Localizes disturbances in systems and plans / executes the replacement of worn or defective parts.
4. Checks all areas of the plant for proper temperature, humidity, volume and velocity of air and adjusts actuating controls to balance air & water systems as required.
5. Installs heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems. Checks, balances, calibrates, adjusts and modifies systems and equipment after installation, modification or overhaul.
6. Utilizes computerized preventive maintenance schedule. Records and logs work performed such as date or problem, explanation of problem, what was replaced and/or repaired on the controls and components of each system.
7. May perform some of the duties of a Power Plant Mechanic and Plumber.
8. Responsible for ensuring that all work is performed and completed as specified by contract, engineering drawings / specifications and applicable codes.
9. Works from prints for new jobs and renovates and alters existing equipment to assure project is correct and complete for proper operation.
10. May be required to participate on special teams, including but not limited to snow removal, emergency response and must be responsive to off-hour emergencies.
11. May be required to clean and service equipment that may contain hazardous substances and to participate in the sorting and accumulation of hazardous waste materials in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
12. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and completion of at least 60% of a recognized Certificate program in HVAC (complete program will involve 984 hours of classroom training). An EPA Universal Certification (Class IV) for the proper use of refrigerants and minimum of (4) years of commercial / industrial experience in the HVAC trade is required.

Both introductory and contained training in cleaning and servicing equipment that may contain hazardous substances and in the handling, documentation and movement of the hazardous substances will be required. This training will be provided by BAE Systems North America, and documentation will be maintained in the Corporate Environmental Affairs office.