HVAC Technician IV - Kwajalein Atoll - 3895

Range Generation Next•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 radar, telemetry, and optical sensors. This overseas 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 overseas U.S. tax incentives (FEIE). The HVAC Technician IV 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 technician provides material and labor estimates for assigned projects and is responsible for the shop when the supervisor is absent. The position also supports daily work-management monitoring, advises other technicians on proper tool and equipment use, and follows safety rules and regulations. Employees receive a benefits package starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off and holiday pay; and a retirement savings plan with company matching and immediate vesting. The job description notes that listed duties and requirements are general and not exhaustive, and assignments may be modified by the supervisor.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a relevant field or technical-school education, or 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 in installation, preventive and corrective maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of central chilled-water systems.
Ability to troubleshoot chillers, pumps, motors, air compressors, and related 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 needed to perform the job duties.
Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
Proficiency in commercial HVAC electrical systems and HVAC mechanical systems.
Basic math skills for required calculations.
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally effectively in English.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and work independently and in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools associated with electrical work.
Prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently; bend, climb, squat, reach, kneel, and lie horizontally as required; 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) and a U.S. passport.
Ability to relocate to the United States Army Garrison–Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
Flexibility to work non-duty hours or weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Responsibilities

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