HVAC/Instrumentation Controls Technician

-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Industrial HVAC Technician to join their operations and maintenance team. This role is essential for ensuring the optimal performance of HVAC systems in various environments, including industrial and commercial settings. The technician will diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC equipment while adhering to safety regulations. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced building automation systems and requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who excels in customer service. If you have a strong background in HVAC and a passion for operational efficiency, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in HVAC/R maintenance in industrial settings.
• Ability to work with building automation systems and perform preventive maintenance.
• EPA Universal certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC systems and instrumentation controls.
• Utilize building automation systems for facility operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Building Automation Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Diagnostic Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

EPA Universal Certification

4-Year Technical Training

Tools

CMMS (Maximo)

Microsoft Office Suite

Metasys

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Industrial HVAC Technician for our operations and maintenance team in Richmond, VA. Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm; various hours may be required based on business demand.

The HVAC/Instrumentation Controls Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing the performance of HVAC systems and instrumentation controls within industrial facilities. This position requires a highly skilled individual with a background in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to ensure operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance with safety regulations. Ability to work in multifaceted buildings including industrial, commercial, office, and lab environments.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heating and ventilation equipment, pumps, fans, chillers, dryers, compressors, and other mechanical equipment.
• Utilize the building automation system to track and adjust building conditions and the operation of facilities equipment.
• Provide input to work instructions for equipment and recommend improvements to equipment reliability/performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC controls and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Utilize strong mechanical and electrical skills to complete assignments.
• Respond and provide service and feedback to the customer on all assigned work orders while ensuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Understand company policies and safely perform functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as task hazard analysis, lockout/tagout, and wearing PPE as required.
• Operate various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Understand and apply basic theory of refrigeration systems.
• Work with Microsoft Office software (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions and initiate repairs.
• High attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Friendly, cooperative, customer service-minded attitude; team player.
• Must be self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work with little or no direction at times.
• Flexible in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by Management or Leads.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Five years of experience as an HVAC/R maintenance technician in an industrial or commercial environment, or Three years of experience working as certified I & C Technician.
• EPA Universal certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Two years of experience working with a building automation system.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility/security credentials/authorization. Note: US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
• This position requires a valid driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing a CMMS. Maximo experience is a plus.
• Experience utilizing mobile devices and software for processing work orders.
• Experience with Metasys (Building Automation System).
• 4-year technical training.
• Certification in HVAC or Instrument & Controls.
• Experience working with steam systems, centrifugal chillers, air handling units, cooling towers, air compressors, air dryers, heat exchangers, exhaust systems, VAV pneumatic controls, and energy management systems (building automation control systems).
• Experience reading dials, monitoring equipment, and entering data into computer software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).

Some Physical/Special requirements include:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.