HVACR Technician, Lead - Military Veterans

The HVACR Technician, Lead will be based at Union III, Amentum site, in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for leading installation, maintenance, and repair to HVAC equipment throughout assigned site and will report to the HVAC Supervisor. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Perform maintenance and repair to window air conditioners and split units up to 5 tons.
• Perform maintenance and repair on package units up to 50 tons.
• Perform maintenance on VFD's, with motors ranging from 5hp to 40hp.
• Perform maintenance and repair on chillers and chilled water circulation pumps.
• Perform maintenance and repair on refrigerated containers and walk in coolers.
• Proficient in troubleshooting chiller control boards and working around high AC and DC voltages.
• Perform maintenance and repair on VAV boxes, electric heaters, and exhaust fans.
• Use refrigerant charging equipment and recovery equipment.
• Be on-call 24/7 and willing to respond quickly to critical issues.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:

• Ten (10) years' HVACR (Refrigeration) repair experience on commercial equipment.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to perform physical labor including safely lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Expertise in standard shop computations and measuring instruments.
• Able to collect, analyze, and summarize data and prepare daily reports and work orders.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Knowledge and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Knowledge of all principles and processes involved in operation maintenance and support services for HVACR at an overseas facility.
• Experience providing excellent customer services.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at any given time and rapidly adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
• Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
• Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and manage risk to develop effective controls and provide safe and healthy working conditions to prevent incidents, injuries, illnesses, and environmental pollution.
• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

• Education: A high school diploma and vocational training in HVACR
• Certification: EPA Certified-Universal, per EPA Section 608, 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
• Passport, Licenses and Certifications: As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport of home country with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages. Valid drivers' license from Home of Record.
• Security Vetting: Must obtain a favorable MRPT certification or an active DOD or DOS clearance as required by the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required security level for the duration of the contract.
• Language Skills: Strong professional English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Medical: Favorable passage of a drug screen and physical examination.

DESIRED:

• Experience working on Reefers and chillers.
• Previous out of home country HVACR experience is highly desirable and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions is a plus.
• Experience working with Maximo applications.
• Experience working with PAE/Amentum.
• Experience in OCONUS operations and maintenance projects in an international environment preferred.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in operating and supporting maintenance and repair on kitchen, laundry, and gym equipment at an overseas facility.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer services.
• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Labor Law Posters

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans