HVAC Technician, 1st Shift , Grade 2 ( Onsite)

RTX • Jupiter, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This is a Labor Grade 2 on 1st shift.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years’ Trade School Experience.
• Current #608 EPA Universal Certification
• Must obtain one of the following: NATE Certification, Journeymen Status or Associates degree in HVAC/R
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Requires well rounded knowledge of construction, operation of refrigeration and HVAC principles.
• Complete knowledge of controls, electronics and complex systems.
• Must be able to read electrical and refrigeration system drawings and schematic diagrams and to use various meters, gages, and leak detection equipment.
• Equivalent to a minimum of two years high school plus 2-3 years trades training.
• 3 - 5 years experience required

Responsibilities

• Operates fan room to start/stop chillers.
• Maintain cooling towers, pumps and fans.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and repair complex automated systems such as Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) and Energy management Services (EMS); making configurations changes as necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining computer databases and installing software upgrades.
• Troubleshoot, input, monitor, and modify programs under the direction of engineers.
• Monitor and adjust chilled water temperature to maximize energy savings.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex HVAC and refrigeration equipment including electrical/electronic components, compressors, fans, motors, and relays including fabrication or modification of system components.
• Inspect equipment rooms, taking reading as required.
• Determine and input preventative maintenance (PM) requirements for new equipment and perform PM on a variety of pneumatic/electronic controls and HVAC equipment including valves, cooling towers, chilled water pumps, chillers and heaters.
• Check operation of equipment and perform calibrations as required.
• Test and balance ventilation and related equipment to specifications to comply with regulations.
• Monitor and support computer based process/monitoring systems such as fully integrated control system (FIX), CCN and EMS.
• Maintain, operate, repair and service recovery equipment and recovery refrigerant.
• Maintain secured Freon storage area and track usage of both Freon and recovery units.
• Performing miscellaneous related duties as required to support department objectives.
• Providing coaching and direction to lower graded employees.
• Comply with all Company, Federal and State Environmental and Safety regulations and procedures.
• May be required to train for, obtain, and maintain licenses, operational permits and certifications within assigned trade specialization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and New Parent Leave
• Savings Plan with Company Automatic Contribution and potential for a Company Match
• Employee Scholar Program (available upon hire date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid-Time Off includes: vacation days, sick/personal days, incentive vacation, birthday holiday
• (8) Company recognized holidays and (5) Holiday Shutdown days from Christmas to the
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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