HVAC Mechanic

Amentum; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks an HVACR technician to support a USAF contract. The role covers preventative maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC systems in diverse facilities, with emphasis on safety, compliance, and reliable operation.

The ideal candidate holds relevant certifications and 3+ years of experience, can work under instruction, and maintains equipment in line with ANSI/ASHRAE standards. A valid local driver license and ability to obtain required credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least three (3) years of job-related experience.
• Must obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization; U.S. Citizenship required for this location.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in HVAC AFSC/MOS with NATE or ECC certifications, EPA Universal Refrigerant, and forklift/operator credentials.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of HVACR equipment per procedure.
• Assist with maintenance of steam heating systems, belts, and filters.
• Install, service and repair HVAC systems and components including compressors and condensers.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC systems in facilities, ensure compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE standards.
• Adhere to refrigerant management and environmental regulations.
• Operate government vehicles as required and maintain required credentials.

Skills

HVACR maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Purpose and Scope

This position will perform various activities to provide preventative maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment as outlined in the requirements of a USAF contract. Under general direction and/or using detailed procedures and/or work instructions, perform simple and routine tasks or tests within, but not necessarily limited to, the area of HVACR maintenance work.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with or perform maintenance of high- and low-pressure steam heating system as instruction allows.
• Assist with or perform installation, servicing and repairing of systems as instruction allows. Will need to check belts and change filters as required.
• Assist with or perform mounting of compressor and condenser units on associated auxiliary equipment and components.
• Perform minor maintenance using oral and/or written instructions on HVACR equipment as qualified and licensed.
• Perform other site support tasks incidental to the HVACR maintenance task assigned.
• Must be able to provide preventive maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment. This requirement includes chillers, air handlers, ductwork, thermostats, package units, refrigerants, pump houses, and associated components installed in various types of facilities including tension fabric shelters (TFS) at the assigned military base.
• Must adhere to the base’s refrigerant management program to monitor and record refrigerant use, storage, and disposal of all refrigerant types IAW Clean Air Act and the OEBGD. Will properly dispose of all HVAC equipment refrigerant in accordance with CENTCOM and Host nation environmental regulations.
• Must possess required knowledge, training and certification in working with HVAC equipment.
• Must turn in spent or expired refrigerant to ECES Satellite Accumulation Point Manager for storage as hazardous waste.
• Must maintain and inspect all heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in accordance with American National Standards Institute/American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ANSI/ASHRAE).
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least three (3) years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Must have a minimum of a verified five (5) years’ experience and or five (5) years prior military service in the HVAC AFSC/MOS with the following credentials: 1The North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification or the Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC), or any international equivalent HVAC trained certificate, 2608 and 609 certification, or the EPA Universal CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certificate, 3Copper brazing qualified, 410K/Forklift Class III. 2000 – 10,000 lbs. certified and 5Powered Industrial Truck - skid-steer loader operators training certified.
• Must be fully qualified to work on the USAF systems they are assigned to work on or must have previously obtained at least a USAF 5-level certification equivalent and possess at least 3 years of experience.
• Must maintain a valid state driver license and be qualified to operate government general-purpose vehicles.

Other Responsibilities

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.