HVAC Mechanic

RTX•Premont, TX

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. For over 30 years, Raytheon operates and maintains the Navy’s three Relocatable Over The Horizon Radars (ROTHR). Each radar consists of a remote transmit and receive site. All radars are operated from the Consolidated Operations Control Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Each radar is capable of covering over four million square miles across the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Central, and South America with all systems manned and operated 24 hours a day. The ROTHR mission is primarily to track and report the movement of aircraft and ships carrying illicit narcotics from South America toward Central America and the United States.

Requirements

HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
Six years technical experience in installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC and electrical equipment on complex industrial systems.
Experience with the repair of leaks, knowledge of electrical controls and refrigerant fundamentals, and ability to evacuate and recharge HVAC systems.
Must have a clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to drive company vehicles.
HVAC certificate or diploma proving course completion.
Universal EPA refrigerant handling certification.
Practical skills and experience in trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, HVAC, and electrical work.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Electrical and HVAC License.
Previous or current security clearance.
Familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Office, and/or Visio Software.

Responsibilities

Service and repair electrical and environmental-control systems associated with ROTHR RADAR systems.
The HVAC work includes, but is not limited to the servicing, maintenance, and repair of the following: Cooling systems with strip heat for load and humidity control externally mounted and ducted to the ROTHR Power Amplifier (PA) Shelters. Heating and Cooling units externally mounted on ROTHR Receiver (Rx) Site Monitor (SM) Shelters and wall heating units mounted internally to PA and SM Shelters; A computer interfaced automation control system used to upload, monitor and control the Automatrix DX-1 controller boards on the Receive Site's HVAC units.
Work from commercial manuals, blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications; locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical/HVAC system or equipment; working standard computations relating to electrical load and refrigeration requirements on electrical and/or HVAC equipment; and using a variety of hand tools, measuring, and testing instruments.
Work cooperatively with RADAR Electronics Technicians to solve complex radar system problems involving interrelationship of electrical, electronic, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
Candidate will perform all other related duties as assigned and required.