Journeyman HVAC Chiller Mechanic (Job Number: 1703)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Navy Systems, based in Norfolk, seeks a Journeyman HVAC Chiller Mechanic to service shipboard chilled water plants and refrigeration systems for U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessels.

You will work within a factory-authorized team supported by engineering and manufacturing to uphold exacting military standards. The role requires 5+ years of HVAC troubleshooting and a Mechanical Journeyman license, with the ability to obtain government clearances and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial and/or industrial HVAC experience with mechanical troubleshooting and service experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government clearances and other worksite badges.
• Mechanical Journeyman license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and service of Chilled Water Air Conditioning Plants, Refrigeration Systems and other large associated equipment for U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels.
• Completes assigned maintenance and service duties; inspecting, diagnosing, servicing, repair and preventive maintenance of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves primarily HVAC mechanical problems, as well as some electrical and controls problems.
• Responds to service & warranty calls.
• Inspect, diagnose, service and repair mechanical systems using a variety of tools and instruments.
• Perform specified preventative maintenance including belt adjustments, oiling, greasing and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform prescribed non-destructive tests; collect and deliver samples for analysis

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Driver's license

Verbal & written communication

US citizenship

Mechanical Journeyman license

Job description

We are seeking an Journeyman HVAC Chiller Mechanic to join our Federal Systems team at our Norfolk location with a state of the art re-build shop.

At Johnson Controls Navy Systems, our field service team specializes in shipboard HVAC/R equipment and control systems. We understand the unique requirements, standards, procedures, and challenges associated with supporting the U.S. Department of Defense and its individual agencies.

Our factory-authorized service professionals are trained and supported by the engineering and manufacturing teams that design, build, and test these specialty chillers to the exacting standards required by the U.S. Navy. Backed by a deep pool of knowledge and experience that only an OEM can provide.

Our YORK® products are installed on more than 90% of the U.S. Naval fleet, as well as many on U.S. Coast Guard and Military Sealift Command vessels. These mission critical systems provide cooling for weapons, command and control systems, and crew comfort while enduring punishing conditions from weapons-effect shock, heavy-weather, ship vibration, and extreme temperature variations.

Union: This is a bargaining unit (union) position.

As a Journeyman HVAC Chiller Mechanic, you will:

• Responsible for maintenance and service of Chilled Water Air Conditioning Plants, Refrigeration Systems and other large associated equipment for U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels.
• Completes assigned maintenance and service duties; inspecting, diagnosing, servicing, repair and preventive maintenance of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves primarily HVAC mechanical problems, as well as some electrical and controls problems.
• Responds to service & warranty calls.
• Inspect, diagnose, service and repair mechanical systems using a variety of tools and instruments.
• Perform specified preventative maintenance including belt adjustments, oiling, greasing and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform prescribed non-destructive tests; collect and deliver samples for analysis

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of commercial and/or industrial HVAC experience with mechanical troubleshooting and service experience.
• Valid driver's license
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government clearances and other worksite specific badges. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)
• Mechanical Journeyman license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Navy marine service equipment
• Chiller maintenance and service experience
• Experience punching tubes and/or reclaiming refrigerant
• Appropriate licenses to work with refrigerants, boiler and steam operational & service knowledge.

Who We Are

The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application.

If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our “Who we are” video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9TF3ANMxU

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• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

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