HVAC Technician

About the role

Amentum is looking for an HVAC Technician who, under general direction, carries out average to considerable difficulty work in facilities maintenance, covering heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R). The role includes installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing refrigeration, air conditioning, evaporative cooking and ventilation equipment, including portable units and ice makers, while ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement and the Amentum ISO 9001 quality management system.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in line with job plans.
• Install, modify, repair, construct and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems (up to 35 ton), ventilation and control systems according to technical publications.
• Install, adjust and calibrate thermostats, electronic, pressure and pneumatic controls to keep temperatures comfortable and equipment running properly.
• Respond to 24-hour emergency calls outside normal hours, using a vehicle, telephone and tools.
• Diagnose and isolate faults, use pressure, temperature and analysis test equipment to check efficiency, and adjust components for optimum efficiency.
• Inspect work for compliance with safety standards and technical publications, and train co-workers in preventive maintenance.
• Work in a maintenance shop or warehouse, possibly outdoors for long periods, and follow safety and PPE requirements.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of practical experience with refrigeration and air-conditioning systems; related education or technical training can substitute up to two years.
• Organizational skills and the ability to read, speak, write and understand English at a beginner level.
• Valid home country driver's licence and ability to obtain a host nation licence; may need to operate material handling equipment.
• Physical ability to lift and move at least 50 lbs and to travel domestically and internationally.