HVAC Mechanic Level 3

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

2d•$72,600 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Level 3 HVAC Mechanic to join their team. This position will be on site at their Palmdale, CA location. The role involves installing, servicing, modifying, rebuilding, and repairing air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment in an industrial or commercial establishment. Responsibilities include performing periodic inspections, conducting maintenance programs, charging systems with refrigerant, fabricating and installing ductwork, and servicing/modifying centralized HVAC computer systems. The mechanic will also work with building management systems, write and program sequences of operations, and utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders. The position requires working a 4/10 schedule on the 2nd shift (3:00pm-1:30am).

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of HVAC, Chillers, Cooling Tower, Plumbing and Mechanical Systems
Must possess a valid California State driver's license or must acquire a California driver’s license within 30 days from the time of hire
Must Possess EPA 608 Universal License or HVAC Certification
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience
General knowledge of building management systems including Distech, Honeywell, Johnson, and controls systems (DDC, AC and pneumatics)
Ability to write and program a sequence of operations using both graphical and line logic programming methods

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of building management systems including Distech, Honeywell, Johnson, and Staefa controls systems (DDC, AC and pneumatics)
Thorough knowledge of site(s)
Advanced training of Niagara 4 certification
Chiller and cooling Tower experience
Experience working with building management systems/environmental controls
Aerospace/Defense Industry experience
Industrial equipment experience

Responsibilities

Installs, services, modifies, rebuilds, and repairs air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment in an industrial or commercial establishment in accordance with applicable building codes and safety regulations
Performs periodic inspection to locate and determine cause of equipment malfunctions
Conducts maintenance program to prevent failure of such equipment as, electrical controls/sensors, evaporative condensers, pumps, fans, and heating equipment
Charges air-conditioning systems with refrigerant; checks and tests for leaks
Sets and adjusts controls and regulators
Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork; overhauls equipment.
Services, modifies, and maintains centralized HVAC computer systems and make program corrections
Performs maintenance, calibration, and installation on all plant and facilities EMS/BMS and related controls required to ensure proper operation of steam, water, gas, air, vacuum, cooling and heating systems, and other related building systems and equipment
Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program software to create process and complete planned and corrective maintenance work orders
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration on machinery, equipment controls, and end devices
Troubleshoots programming loops and adjusts as necessary
Make recommendations for system fixes and upgrades and communicate effectively with site techs and management
Use site facilities dispatch system to communicate with site techs for assistance on issues