HVAC Technician IV - Kwajalein Atoll - 3611

ZipRecruiter; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join RGNext and be part of a dynamic team providing critical support at a leading space gateway. This HVAC position on Roi-Namur requires strong troubleshooting skills and eight or more years of experience in HVAC systems. Enjoy benefits like free housing, meals, and a supportive work environment while ensuring operational readiness for vital defense and space missions.

Benefits

Free Housing

Meals Provided

Flexible Scheduling

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• 8+ years technical experience in HVAC system maintenance.
• Qualifications as a Chiller Mechanic or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and work at heights as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide O&M support and preventive maintenance for HVAC systems.
• Oversee technician usage of tools and equipment.
• Adhere to safety regulations in HVAC tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC Equipment

Electrical Troubleshooting

Welding and Cutting

Problem Definition

Technical Instruction Interpretation

Commercial HVAC Systems

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Power Tools Operation

Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in HVAC or Related Field

EPA Universal HVAC Certification

HVAC Apprenticeship Program Completion

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

This position is located on Roi-Namur on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It is an unaccompanied position (no family accommodations or pets). Benefits of this unique location include free housing, three meals a day and potential for overseas tax incentives.

Essential Functions

• Provide O&M support, new installations, upgrades, preventive maintenance and repairs of various types of equipment to include Chillers, Pumps, Motors and Air Compressors used in buildings heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and chiller water systems.
• Provide material and labor estimates for owned projects.
• Responsible for the shop in the absence of the supervisor.
• Assist shop supervisor with daily monitoring of the work management system.
• Oversee and advise other technicians in the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations in the course of their work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot various types of equipment to include Chillers, Pumps, Motors and Air Compressors used in buildings heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and chiller water systems.
• Ability to interpret and understand basic electrical equipment and have knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting related to refrigeration plant and auxiliary equipment without supervision.
• Must be proficient in analyzing defects and failures with the ability to perform modifications and corrective measures.
• Shall be proficient in the employment of all tools, methods and materials pertaining to the position.
• Must be proficient in the use of electric and oxy/acetylene welding and cutting equipment.
• Ability to effectively define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, schematics, diagrams and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively interpret technical instructions necessary to carry out the above duties.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Proficiency in Commercial HVAC Electrical Systems.
• Proficiency in HVAC Mechanical systems.
• Possess basic math skills to perform required math calculations.
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adapt to changing situations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools associated with electrical work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Prior experiencing using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Required Experience

• Associate's degree in a related field or completion of an HVAC apprenticeship program, military training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) or more years technical experience in installation, preventive/corrective maintenance, testing, troubleshooting; and repair of central chilled water systems.
• Qualification as a HVAC Chiller Mechanic or equivalent title.
• Possess EPA Universal HVAC Certification for handling refrigerants.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Required to pass a Federal Background Investigation to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be able to relocate to Roi Namur, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to bend, climb, squat, reach, kneel and lay horizontally as the job may require.
• Must be able to climb a ladder and steps, and work at heights up to 30 feet.
• Ability to work in confined spaces depending on the maintenance requirement.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a USAG-KA driver’s license.
• The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends to support emergencies, and specific project or mission requirements.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

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