HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Ai Signal Research Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ai Signal Research Inc. seeks a skilled environmental systems technician to maintain climatic and dynamic test facilities in Huntsville, AL.

You will service HVAC and lab systems, read technical drawings, and ensure regulatory compliance while contributing to mission-critical testing programs. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, have years of relevant experience, and can obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of relevant experience in testing/engineering, or two years plus three years of related education.
• EPA certification for refrigerant handling (freon recovery) required.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Explosives certification may be required; willingness to obtain Ammunition and Explosives Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair operations for Climatic and Dynamic Test Facilities, including preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Install, modify, and repair HVAC systems and related environment control equipment.
• Maintain and repair lab systems (fume hoods, pumps, deionized water, etc.).
• Read and interpret scientific instruments, plans, and manuals; follow safety and NEC regulations.
• Possess ability to work around explosives and lift heavy loads; willingness to work extended hours with short notice.

Skills

HVAC systems

Lab maintenance

Reading plans

Clear communication

Regulatory compliance

Explosives certification readiness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Location

Full Time, Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville, AL, US

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Experience

Five (5) years of applicable experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization; or two (2) years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and three (3) years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area; and the following additional requirements: Environmental Systems Technician – Must possess EPA approved certification in proper refrigerant usage to include freon recovery units.

Required Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen and have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Duties

Perform maintenance and repair operations for Climatic and Dynamic Test Facilities, including preventive maintenance scheduling and servicing of environmental test chambers. Install, modify, and repair HVAC systems (hermetic, semi-hermetic, screw, scroll, centrifugal up to 1100 tons), ventilation, reverse osmosis, process coolers, air compressors, cascade systems, and control systems. Maintain and repair lab systems (fume hoods, vacuum, gas lines, pumps, deionized water, etc.). Read and interpret scientific instruments, plans, and manuals. Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Understand and apply regulations including the National Electrical Code. Work around explosives; must have or be able to obtain Ammunition and Explosives Certification. Lift heavy loads and work extended hours with little notice.

Comments

Compliance with health mandates as dictated by the contract may be required as a condition of employment.