Senior HVAC Lead: Mission-Critical Systems Expert

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

3-month sabbatical after 5 years

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Mental health services

Paid military leave

12 weeks maternity leave

4 weeks spouse leave

$20k family planning support

Dog friendly workplace

$10k/year towards education

Employee ownership with stock bonuses

4% 401(k) matching

$10k home purchase assistance in Cedar

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Lead HVAC Technician based at our Briggs, Texas facility.

You will lead complex troubleshooting, oversee maintenance and reliability of 5–100+ ton HVAC systems, and mentor junior technicians to ensure safe, compliant operations. The role requires EPA 608 certification, deep hands-on expertise, and the ability to coordinate with facilities leadership on reliability improvements and capital projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive commercial or industrial HVAC experience.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex troubleshooting and provide technical guidance to other technicians.
• Experience with HVAC systems 5–100+ tons and related controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical resource for complex HVAC failures.
• Provide mentoring and hands-on training to HVAC Technicians I–III.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Industrial HVAC

Electrical controls

Mentoring technicians

Education

EPA 608 Certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Lead HVAC Technician based at our Briggs, Texas facility.

You will lead complex troubleshooting, oversee maintenance and reliability of 5–100+ ton HVAC systems, and mentor junior technicians to ensure safe, compliant operations. The role requires EPA 608 certification, deep hands-on expertise, and the ability to coordinate with facilities leadership on reliability improvements and capital projects.