HVAC Technician IV - Kwajalein Atoll - 3895

Range Generation Next LLC•Huntsville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

RGNext employees execute and report on theater and strategic offensive and defensive ballistic missile testing and support space situational awareness operations and experiments using sophisticated radar, telemetry, and optical sensors. This overseas HVAC Technician IV position is located on Roi-Namur, Kwajalein Atoll, in the Marshall Islands. It is unaccompanied, with no family accommodation or pets. The location offers free housing, three meals a day, and potential eligibility for overseas U.S. tax incentives (FEIE). The technician provides operations and maintenance support, installations, upgrades, preventive maintenance, and repairs for equipment used in building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and chilled-water systems. Equipment includes chillers, pumps, motors, and air compressors. The role also includes project estimating, supporting shop operations, advising other technicians, and following safety requirements. The employee must be able to relocate to Kwajalein Atoll and obtain and maintain a U.S. passport and Common Access Card (CAC).

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a relevant field or technical school education, or equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Completion of an HVAC apprenticeship program offered by an accredited university or trade school.
Qualification as an HVAC Chiller Mechanic or equivalent title.
EPA Universal HVAC Certification for handling refrigerants.
Eight or more years of technical experience installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing central chilled-water systems.
Ability to troubleshoot chillers, pumps, motors, and air compressors used in building HVAC, refrigeration, and chilled-water systems.
Ability to interpret basic electrical equipment and perform basic electrical troubleshooting related to refrigeration plants and auxiliary equipment without supervision.
Proficiency in analyzing defects and failures and performing modifications and corrective measures.
Proficiency with tools, methods, and materials pertaining to the position.
Proficiency in using electric and oxy/acetylene welding and cutting equipment.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and procedure manuals.
Ability to interpret technical instructions necessary to perform the duties.
Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
Proficiency in commercial HVAC electrical systems and HVAC mechanical systems.
Basic math skills to perform required calculations.
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English effectively.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to changing situations.
Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools associated with electrical work.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Prior experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently.
Ability to bend, climb, squat, reach, kneel, and lie horizontally as required by the job.
Ability to climb ladders and steps and work at heights up to 30 feet.
Ability to work in confined spaces and wear required personal protective equipment depending on maintenance requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Ability to relocate to the United States Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
Flexibility to work non-duty hours or weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide operations and maintenance support, new installations, upgrades, preventive maintenance, and repairs for chillers, pumps, motors, air compressors, and building HVAC, refrigeration, and chilled-water systems.
Provide material and labor estimates for assigned projects.
Be responsible for the shop in the supervisor’s absence.
Assist the shop supervisor with daily monitoring of the work management system.
Oversee and advise other technicians on the proper use of tools and equipment.
Follow safety rules and regulations while performing work.
Perform other related duties as assigned.