Senior HVAC & Building Systems Specialist

Virgin Galactic; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a senior HVAC Specialist to own the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of complex HVAC and building environmental control systems. You will mentor technicians, coordinate with vendors, and drive BAS optimization to improve energy efficiency and system longevity.

The role requires 6+ years in commercial HVAC or critical facilities, EPA 608, BAS programming expertise, and strong communication. Occasional on-call coverage and weekend scheduling may apply.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in commercial HVAC, building ops, or critical facilities maintenance
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification for refrigerant handling
• Advanced hands-on experience with chillers, boilers, VRF/VRV, RTUs, BAS programming
• Experience mentoring junior technicians
• Strong communication and vendor-management skills
• Proficiency with CMMS and BAS platforms; read schematics and ops sequences
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Own performance, reliability, and lifecycle planning for complex HVAC equipment (chillers, boilers, VRF/VRV, air handlers)
• Diagnose and resolve complex HVAC failures; escalation point for technicians
• Perform refrigerant handling per EPA 608 incl. recovery, recycling, and leak-rate reporting
• Analyze BAS trends, alarms, and energy data to identify inefficiencies
• Modify control sequences within approved parameters; coordinate with Controls/IT and vendors
• Develop and audit preventive maintenance schedules; track reliability KPIs
• Mentor and train technicians on HVAC diagnostics and CMMS documentation
• Coordinate with Facilities Manager on capital projects and vendor quotes
• Support incident response and emergency coordination for HVAC events
• Maintain safety and EH&S compliance; utilize LOTO procedures

Skills

HVAC systems ownership

EPA Section 608

CMMS

BAS programming

Mentoring

Vendor management

Electrical work & LOTO

Communication

Tools

Johnson Controls BAS

Siemens BAS

Honeywell BAS

Distech BAS

Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking a senior HVAC Specialist to own the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of complex HVAC and building environmental control systems. You will mentor technicians, coordinate with vendors, and drive BAS optimization to improve energy efficiency and system longevity.

The role requires 6+ years in commercial HVAC or critical facilities, EPA 608, BAS programming expertise, and strong communication. Occasional on-call coverage and weekend scheduling may apply.