HVAC Utilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Amentum is seeking an HVAC Utilities Maintenance Technician V for our client site in Groton, CT!

The successful candidate will have outstanding skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction.

• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial mechanical systems, chiller plant equipment/systems, high‑pressure boilers, steam turbines, pumps, valves, and pneumatic systems.
• Conducting predictive and preventative maintenance inspections and performing required actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.
• Troubleshooting and repairing various utility plant support systems.
• Performing basic repairs on water, compressed air, and steam lines.
• Performing preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and controls, as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responding and providing service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Recommending measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzing and resolving work problems, or assisting others in solving work problems.
• Understanding company policies, enforcing safety regulations, and performing daily duties safely by following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis, lockout/tag‑out procedures, and wearing required PPE.
• Working in a team environment with a one‑team mentality; being friendly, respectful, empathetic, and professional to teammates and clients.
• Valuing and respecting employee authenticity, demonstrating cultural awareness to create a memorable experience and a respectful workplace.
• Balancing workload and multiple tasks while focusing on attention to detail and prioritizing assignments.
• Taking initiative to resolve issues, solving problems independently, shifting priorities as needed or requested by management, and remaining flexible.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CT S1/S2 Heating Piping and Cooling License.
• An active EPA Universal certification.
• Five years of experience as a maintenance technician in Power/Utility/Chiller Plants.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and diagnose/troubleshoot basic mechanical equipment, pumps, fans, chillers, steam turbine, gas turbine, compressors, refrigeration, and more.
• Strong mechanical skills learned through prior work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to identify and correct safety‑related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential failures.
• Ability to obtain site‑specific security access, including all applicable background checks.
• Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and successfully complete a fit test for required respirators.
• Ability to work overtime when required, including holidays and weekends as assigned.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
• Position does not include sponsorship for U.S. work authorization.

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding.
• Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement.
• Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces when required.
• Ability to work at heights when required.
• Wear steel‑toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other personal protective equipment as needed.

• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, supply and exhaust fans, power transmission components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc.
• Experience performing pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, and millwright related work.
• Experience troubleshooting and/or repairing steam turbines, gas turbines, and boilers with building automation systems in an industrial or research facility.
• Pay based on licenses and years of experience.

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