Facilities Technician E - Cascade HVAC/R 1

L3Harris Technologies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an experienced Facilities Technician E – Cascade HVAC/R to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on cascade refrigeration systems, test chambers, ovens, and HVAC units across the campus.

The role requires reading blueprints, calibrating devices, and installing system controllers. First shift with 4x10s; some overtime may be needed. OSHA safety practices and ability to obtain US security clearance are desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of experience or an Associate degree with 6+ years of related experience.
• Journeyman/Master license and EPA refrigerant handling credentials are preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints, layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications is important.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of HVAC/R systems, cascades, test chambers, and ovens.
• Calibrate temperature chambers and ovens; adjust PID loops as needed.
• Install and program system controllers for Watlow F4T, Solutions Plus, Thermotron, and similar equipment.
• Read blueprints, sketches, layouts, and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Skills

NATE Certification

EPA 608 Certified

Journeyman License

Blueprint Reading

Refrigerant Handling

ISO9001/AS9100

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Tools

Watlow F4T controllers

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Facilities Technician E – Cascade HVAC/R
Job Code: 43337
Job Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days per week

Job Description

This position is for an HVAC Technician whose primarily responsibilities are to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a broad spectrum of test chambers including ultra-low temp, cascade refrigeration systems, chillers, ovens, and HVAC units located throughout the campus. This position will require the candidate to perform system controller upgrades, required calibrations, and retrofits to existing equipment. Other duties of this role include conducting routine and/or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate will use both hand and power tools while performing tests, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of machines and equipment. The use of blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications are required.
This is a first shift position. The current first shift schedule is 4x 10s, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. There is some flexibility with start and stop times. Occasional Friday and/or Saturday overtime may be required.

Essential Functions

Primary responsibilities

• Install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance of HVAC/R systems and cascade systems, environmental test chambers, and ovens.
• Perform calibration of temperature chambers, ovens, and other related devices, adjusting PID loops as necessary.
• Install and maintain piping relative to facility HVAC/R processes.
• Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Install and program system controllers for Watlow F4T, Solutions Plus, Thermotron, Envirotronics/Weiss Technik, ESPEC, etc.
• Perform thermal surveys of temperature chambers.
• Responsible for the quality of own work, for care of tools, and removal of waste and surplus after job completion.

Secondary responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the facility's structure, equipment, and grounds, including all trades (mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.).
• Install, align, dismantle, and move plant equipment in conformance with plant and facility layout.
• Performs trades work, such as carpentry or painting, in the construction, repair, or alteration of structures such as walls, roofs, or office fixtures.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience OR 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Use of common precision measuring instruments and gauges.
• Calibration-Metrology.
• ISO9001 / AS9100 experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Journeyman or Master license, NATE (North American Technician Excellence), Refrigerant Handling (EPA 608).
• Vocational or relevant training in at least one of the following trades is required: Electrical, Mechanical, Welding, or Plumbing.
• 6 years or more experience in the operation, repair, and tuning of cascade refrigeration systems.
• 6 years or more experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
• Must be able to work on lifts and ladders, lift over 50 pounds, and work in extreme temperature and high humidity conditions either inside or outside the building as necessary.
• Must have a Universal EPA Certificate.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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