HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

The HVAC Technician will plan, design, renovate, and install, HVAC equipment at OCONUS and CONUS customer sites. The HVAC Technician will travel and work alongside teams of installation technicians and tradespersons, supervise subcontractors, complete and monitor the completion of HVAC construction tasks, and enforce safety and quality control policies. The ideal candidate enjoys travel, has experience leading teams, and is well-versed in a variety of construction tools and techniques, especially in classified environments.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including, but not limited to, refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers and forced air converter units.
• Perform general maintenance functions for HVAC systems.
• Perform skilled electrical repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors, and wiring systems.
• Operate site material handling equipment to include forklifts, trucks, and work carts.
• Perform general construction tasks at customer sites as necessary per project scope and schedule.
• Coordinate customer HVAC service calls when required.
• Repair company HVAC equipment as needed.

Skills and Specifications

• A comprehensive understanding of HVAC equipment, installation, repair, and system design
• All appropriate licenses to purchase and use refrigerant gases.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of state and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration, and boilers.
• Knowledge of air compressors, pneumatic controls, welding techniques and soldering techniques.
• Knowledge of materials and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Demonstrable ability to calibrate HVAC systems.
• Expert ability to read and interpret blueprints, owner's manuals, equipment schematics and work orders.
• Ability to develop HVAC and mechanical cost estimates based off of construction documents.
• Demonstrable ability to use hand tools of the construction trades.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills.
• General knowledge of safe working practices.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to take direction and work well with a team.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may require occasional oversight of other trades and labor on a project site but does not have any direct reports.

Work Environment

This position operates in construction environments, inside and outside, in all weather conditions, and in professional offices. The employee must routinely use tools of the construction trades and standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb, and stand. Regular lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that requires a mixture of travel within CONUS and OCONUS to work at construction sites, to include austere and hostile areas, and work in the southeastern Pennsylvania area. When the employee is not deployed to a construction project, they will report as necessary to a company facility to perform pre-construction tasks. Typical hours are 40+ hours per week.

The ability to travel and work flexible hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) is required.

Travel

Up to 75% required. The ability to travel to job sites on short notice and be away for extended periods of time based on contract needs is required.

Required Education and Experience

10+ years' proven experience as an HVAC technician with journeyman's license and with verifiable experience renovating facilities and leading crews to include:

• Supporting government customers;
• HVAC project management;
• Planning, design, budgeting, and estimating; and
• Oversight of subcontractors and vendors to ensure quality standards are met.

Previous experience constructing or renovating secured office spaces, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and/or shielded enclosures is desired but not required.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to pass federal contract OCONUS deployment requirements published by the US Government from time to time.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
• Must possess a valid driver's license compliant with REAL .

AAP / EEO Statement

Tri Tech Applied Sciences, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender…