EMCS/HVAC Systems Specialist Certified (Union)

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Space Solutions, LLC is seeking an HVAC/R technician at Stennis Space Center, MS. You will install, service, and repair heating and cooling systems in commercial and residential settings, troubleshooting complex HVAC&R equipment and maintaining EMCS interfaces.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, an Associate degree in HVAC/R or 4 years related experience, EPA Universal Certification, and experience with building automation systems.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED; Associate degree in HVAC/R preferred, or four years related experience in lieu of degree.
• EPA Universal Certification Card as required by EPA 40 CFR 82 Subpart F.
• Minimum four years of operation, maintenance or repair of HVAC&R facility systems.
• Experience with building automation systems and direct digital controls (DDC).
• Proficiency with basic computer workstations and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Applies industry standards and site safety/environmental procedures while performing HVAC&R operations, maintenance and minor modifications.
• Uses work orders and CMMS to document preventive, corrective maintenance and repairs.
• Monitors HVAC&R equipment using interface devices and reports anomalies for proper operation.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and tests to ensure correct sequence of operation.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots system sequences of operation for various HVAC&R systems.
• Interacts with management and shop personnel to resolve sensor, microprocessor and gateway issues.
• Supports 24/7 operation of EMCS/HVAC&R by responding to after-hour calls.
• Attends safety and environmental training and uses PPE and HVAC tools accordingly.

Skills

HVAC&R systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprints/diagrams

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in HVAC/R

Tools

CMMS software

Building automation interfaces

Job description

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

Stennis Space Center, MS

Job Overview

Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

• Applies industry standards and site-specific safety and environmental standards and procedures when performing operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and/or minor modifications to HVAC&R systems and controls using detailed blueprints, sketches, diagrams, manuals, maintenance task sheets, engineering design packages and standard practice instructions.
• Performs and documents work using work orders generated from a computerized maintenance management system, computerized labor/time management and accounting system and computerized refrigerant recordkeeping software utility.
• Performs field operational logs and monitors HVAC&R equipment and systems using various man-to-machine interface devices to identify and report any problems or abnormal trends to assure proper operational conditions.
• Performs preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and various functional tests to assure proper sequence of operation of systems and to perform troubleshooting and repair of HVAC&R systems and controls.
• Systematically analyzes, troubleshoots and interprets the industry standard sequence of operations associated with the following HVAC&R systems:
• Chilled Water Cooling Systems (air and water-cooled chillers and cooling towers)
• Hot Water & Steam Heating Systems (electrical and natural gas boilers)
• Chemical Water Treatment Systems/Programs (corrosion, scale and biological control)
• Light Commercial & Residential System (direct expansion, unitary packaged and split systems, computer room units, roof top units and fume hood units)
• Air Distribution Systems (air handling units and zone controls, heating ventilation units, exhaust & ventilation fan units)
• Domestic Refrigeration Systems (window units, ice machines, coolers and freezers)
• Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems (stand-alone field microprocessors, field analog and digital sensors/actuators and controls)
• Analyzes, troubleshoots and repairs routine field problems related to building automation systems failed sensors, microprocessor hardware and communication hardware by using various computer man-to-machine interface devices and associated software utilities.
• Performs operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and/or minor modifications to the field Energy Management and Controls Systems (EMCS).
• Interfaces and works with management and shop personnel to resolve problems associated with field sensors, microprocessors and various interfacing equipment gateways hardware, firmware or software.
• To assure effective and efficient operations and proper seasonal configuration, supports the 24-hour per day/7-day per week operation of the Energy Management Control System (EMCS) and the HVAC&R operations by responding to after-hour call-outs associated with these systems.
• Must attend safety and environmental training/certification programs as required to ensure compliance with all standards and procedures.
• Must use various levels of personal protective equipment, industry standard HVAC&R tools, test equipment, man lifts and other portable equipment in the performance of assigned work tasks.
• Must use various man-to-machine interface devices such as palm pilots, pocket PC’s, laptop computers, and computer work stations in the performance and documentation of assigned task.
• All other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Employees are required to:
• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures;
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely;
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Job Requirements

Mandatory

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• An Associate’s Degree at an accredited college or successful completion of accredited vocational technical program or military school in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC&R) is required.
• A minimum of four (4) related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Requires basic computer workstation, laptop computer and/or hand held computer operating skills and a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and a computerized maintenance management system in the performance of operations, preventive and corrective maintenance preferred.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of:
• Industrial, commercial, residential and domestic HVAC&R facility utility systems and
• Mechanical, electro-mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and direct digital controls; and
• An EPA approved CFC Universal Certification Card as required by EPA 40 CFR 82 Subpart F; and
• Successful completion of a minimum of one (1) course in field stand-alone microprocessor and sensor technology relative to building automation systems.

Preferred

• Prior operation and/or maintenance of a building automation system preferred.

Working Conditions

• Physical effort involving able average standing, sitting, walking or detail work.
• Occasional risk of injury due to hazards.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.