Shipyard Air Conditioning Technician

industrial maintenance jobs; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to support the Production Resources Department 900. You will install, modify, repair, and test air conditioning and refrigeration systems on shipboard equipment and facilities.

You will work from plans and manuals, perform preventive maintenance, and operate in a demanding shipyard environment, including nights and overtime as required; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Screen-out element: ability to do the work without more than normal supervision.
• Experience reading blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and job orders.
• Experience selecting proper materials and using tools and instruments appropriately.
• Experience installing, testing, repairing air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, repair, and test air conditioning and refrigeration systems associated with equipment.
• Perform work involving system components, electrical controls, and mechanical assemblies required for proper system operation.
• Determine system configuration, component placement, and installation sequence per guidance and specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and services to ensure continued system reliability.
• Work on systems in shipyard facilities and vessels.
• Use plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manuals to determine configuration and repair methods.

Skills

Supervision-free work

Blueprint interpretation

Material selection

Tools and instruments handling

Tools

Blueprints

Wiring diagrams

Testing equipment

Job description

Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to support the Production Resources Department 900. You will install, modify, repair, and test air conditioning and refrigeration systems on shipboard equipment and facilities.

You will work from plans and manuals, perform preventive maintenance, and operate in a demanding shipyard environment, including nights and overtime as required; travel may be required.