HVAC Master Technician

Amentum; Manila; On-site; PHP 4,397,000 - 5,653,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks an HVAC Master Technician to support a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, testing and repairing large-scale HVAC and refrigeration systems, with supervision of junior technicians as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of advanced HVAC experience, a recognized HVAC/RAC trade qualification, and the ability to travel internationally and meet mandatory medical and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of advanced HVAC and refrigeration maintenance, repair, or related work.
• Trade qualification in HVAC, refrigeration and air conditioning (HVAC/RAC) or equivalent.
• Current HVAC/refrigeration certifications incl. refrigerant handling where required.
• Ability to supervise less experienced trade personnel.
• Knowledge of large-scale HVAC systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of chilled water and DX central air equipment.
• Inspect, test, diagnose and maintain HVAC systems, ensuring optimal operation.
• Provide technical direction to team members as needed.
• Ensure safe refrigerant handling and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with planning and scheduling maintenance activities.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Refrigeration

Troubleshooting

Inspections

Supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

HVAC/RAC certification

High school diploma

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well‑being are integral to success.

Amentum is seeking an HVAC Master Technician to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The HVAC Master Technician, designated as key personnel, will perform and support inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs on HVAC systems, ensuring optimal system performance and operation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performing maintenance and repair of chilled water and Direct Expansion (DX) type centralized air conditioning plant equipment.
• Supporting Variable Air Volume (VAV) and Constant Volume type air distribution systems with capacities of 100 tons or greater.
• Conducting inspections, fault diagnosis, testing, and preventive maintenance for HVAC systems.
• Performing troubleshooting and implementing repairs to ensure the effective and safe operation of HVAC systems in compliance with established guidelines and standards.
• Assisting with planning and scheduling maintenance activities for HVAC systems.
• Documenting inspections, test results, maintenance, and repairs in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Supervising and providing technical guidance to team members as needed, ensuring work is performed efficiently and safely.
• Ensuring adherence to environmental safety regulations and safe refrigerant handling practices.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience performing advanced HVAC and refrigeration maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting, or related trade work.
• Advanced technical/vocational certificate, diploma, apprenticeship or other recognized trade qualification in HVAC, refrigeration and air conditioning (HVAC/RAC), or a closely related discipline; City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 or recognized national equivalent is acceptable.
• Must possess current certification(s) applicable to the HVAC/refrigeration trade, including refrigerant handling certification where required by the applicable jurisdiction.
• Expert level trade skills to independently perform assigned HVAC/refrigeration tasks with no supervision.
• Ability to provide technical direction and/or supervision to less experienced trade personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in troubleshooting, inspecting, testing, and repairing large‑scale HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to HVAC systems and refrigerants.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country‑specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi‑national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver’s license.
• Strong understanding of environmental safety and compliance requirements relating to refrigerants and HVAC system operations.
• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and time management skills.

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, 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 their 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 the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.