HVAC Boiler Operator

ASRC Federal • Eareckson Station, AK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking an HVAC/Boiler Operator for their ISS2 contract supporting an Air Force customer at Eareckson Air Station in Shemya, AK. This is a rotational position with 3 months on-site followed by 1 month off (unpaid). While on-site, housing is provided in dormitory facilities, and all meals are served in the cafeteria. Transportation to the station from Anchorage, AK, is provided by government-sponsored aircraft. The Boiler Operator tends one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water. They fire boilers, monitor gauges and meters, and perform repairs, overhauls, maintenance, and servicing of commercial, industrial, and residential heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems, and refrigeration units.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ verifiable experience as an HVAC technician or Boiler Tender.
• Universal refrigerant card issued by the EPA.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Obtain an interim security clearance and maintain a secret clearance.
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, fingerprints, and a fit-for-duty physical exam.
• Candidates must be medically cleared for long-term residency in a remote location with limited access to healthcare.

Nice To Haves

• Boiler Tender certificate of fitness.

Responsibilities

• Tends one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water for use in an establishment.
• Fires boilers; observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation.
• Performs repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of commercial, industrial, and residential heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and refrigeration units.
• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape using cutting and bending equipment and tools.
• Cuts and threads pipe using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment.
• Bends and forms sheet metal for ductwork, grease pans, etc.
• Troubleshoots and locates malfunctions, diagnoses problems, and determines appropriate repairs for heating, ventilating, hydronic, and air conditioning systems, and refrigeration units.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces thermostats, pressure stats, relays, switches, and electrical wiring.
• Repairs or replaces compressors and components, electric motors, fans, belts, and pulleys.
• Services and repairs evaporators, condensers, and receivers.
• Repacks valves, lubricates moving parts, replaces filters and cleans coils as needed.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal and written instructions.
• Repairs components within a system to include transformers, motors, electrodes, solenoids, rheostats, PLC controls, and aqua stats.
• Performs duties on PL-1 resources under the direction of the MDA Liaison.
• Responds to call-outs after normal working hours as needed.
• Assists other trades and crafts personnel in their daily operations, as directed.
• Ensures proper housekeeping of jobsite, mechanical rooms, and shops.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Housing is provided as a dormitory facility.
• All meals are served through the cafeteria.
• Transportation to EAS from Anchorage, AK, is provided by government-sponsored aircraft.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED