Maritime Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Mechanic

United Support Services•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

United Support Services, Inc., founded in 2003, is an innovative engineering and technology business headquartered in San Diego, CA. We have an exciting new opportunity and are currently looking to add an Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Mechanic to our berthing and maintenance team, supporting the Hampton Roads, VA area. USS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits! Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of five (5) years of shipboard air conditioning and refrigeration (AC&R)/HVAC repair experience required
Knowledge of industrial U.S. Navy ship repair activities, ship layout, configuration, control plates, placards, markings, and symbols required
Knowledge of U.S. Navy AC&R equipment required
Must be able to pass a government background check and obtain base access credentials
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must possess a Universal EPA Certification
Must provide own basic tool kit
Must be able to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to traverse narrow passageways, ladders/stairs, and confined spaces
Must be able to work in industrial shipboard environments with occasional noise
Ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision required

Nice To Haves

Understanding of ship electrical power, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, isolation procedures, hot work, confined spaces, and fire-watch requirements preferred
Ability to read technical manuals, policies, guidelines, and repair standards preferred
Good verbal communication and report writing skills preferred

Responsibilities

Install, service, and repair environmental control systems on berthing and messing craft utilizing knowledge of refrigeration and steam theory, pipefitting, and structural layout
Repair systems utilizing mechanical compression, vapor compression, absorption, steam jet, and air cycle methods for heating and air conditioning
Repair domestic and commercial refrigeration units including walk-in coolers, refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, juice dispensers, and similar equipment
Mount compressors and condenser units using hand tools while following blueprints and engineering specifications
Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment
Install evaporator units in chassis or air-duct systems using hand tools
Cut, bend, thread, and install tubing and piping for refrigeration systems
Join tubing or piping to refrigeration units using sleeves, couplings, unions, and soldering techniques
Install expansion and discharge valves in refrigeration circuits
Connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, ventilation fans, and control panels to power sources
Install air and water filters and test refrigeration systems to ensure proper operation
Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls as necessary
Test joints and connections for leaks using gauges or soap-and-water solutions
Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring using electrician hand tools and testing equipment
Install, repair, and service air conditioning units ranging from window units to centralized systems up to 300 tons cooling capacity
Prioritize work assignments, select testing equipment, determine work sequences, locate malfunctions, and complete repairs or installations
Follow blueprints, manufacturers’ specifications, schematics, block diagrams, and technical orders as required
Work independently with minimal supervision
Per contract requirements, must be able to respond to urgent calls outside of regular working hours
Perform additional duties as assigned