Industrial HVAC Technician

BAE Systems, Inc.; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability insurance

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Discounts on home/auto/pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a refrigeration/ HVAC technician to inspect, maintain, repair, perform preventive maintenance, and calibrate complex systems including NH3 refrigeration.

The role requires hands-on experience with diagnostic equipment and PLC software, and the ability to use laptops and Microsoft Office for troubleshooting. The candidate will work on-site with a focus on safe, efficient operation and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as refrigeration technician/mechanic or related fields.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, instrumentation and electrical theory.
• Ability to troubleshoot using test equipment and PLC software.
• Proficient with laptops and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, PM and calibrate HVAC, chiller, NH3 refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration systems using test equipment.
• Adjust systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Use a laptop with PLC software to diagnose electronic and instrumentation issues.
• Maintain proficiency with desktop computers and Microsoft Office.

Skills

HVAC

Refrigeration

Instrumentation

Electrical theory

Diagnostic equipment

PLC software

Laptop computing

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Must be able to inspect, maintain, repair, PM and calibrate in accordance with accepted standards the following: Heating Vent Air Conditioning Systems ( HVAC ), Chiller Systems, NH3 Refrigeration Systems, Refrigeration Appliances, and "Systems" (includes the system or unit and all associated controls, such as gauges, flow switches, recorders, solenoids, valves, etc.). Must have knowledge of refrigeration, instrumentation and electrical theory in order to check the performance of refrigeration systems by means of test equipment. Must be able to adjust refrigeration systems in order to obtain efficient and safe operation. Must have previous experience as a refrigeration technician/mechanic, or other related fields (commercial/industrial). Must have knowledge of diagnostic and repair equipment. Must be able to use laptop computers and associated PLC software to troubleshoot electronic and instrumentation problems. You must have desktop computer skills and be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office. the RSCA and RSCB are not training classification.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $35 to $40 per hour (or $72,800 to $83,200 annually). Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as shift differentials or the terms outlined in an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will ultimately determine your wages.

Employee Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School diploma or Equivalent

Pay Information

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.