Diego Garcia: HVAC Technician

KBR•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR provides integrated Base Operations Support services to the Commanding Officer, Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia, supporting its mission as a forward logistics and support base in the British Indian Ocean Territory. The HVAC Technician, under the supervision of the Manager of Facilities Investment and in conjunction with the HVAC Superintendent, plans preventive maintenance and repair of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems at facilities covered by the BOS contract. The role provides technical instruction and guidance for installation, servicing, and repair of environmental-control systems and electronic components. It monitors air-handling and cooling equipment, maintains records of faults and repairs, oversees ductwork and instrument inspections, and supports safe, compliant, timely completion of work under approved plans and specifications.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of air-conditioning and refrigerant theory.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturer instructions.
High-level ability to speak, read, and understand English.
Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
Valid professional driver's license from country of origin.
Completed technical qualification in refrigeration and air-conditioning servicing.
Fully certified refrigeration and air-conditioning servicing technician from country of origin.
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification or equivalent.
High school or technical graduate, electrical or engineering graduate, or equivalent.
At least 7–10 years of experience maintaining and repairing chilled-water and direct-expansion centralized air-conditioning plant equipment using ducted VAV and constant-volume air distribution systems, with a minimum capacity of 100 tons.
At least 2–3 years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Trane and/or Carrier BMS systems.

Responsibilities

Plan preventive maintenance and repair of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems at facilities under the BOS contract.
Provide technical instruction and guidance for installation, service, and repair of environmental-control systems and electronic components.
Monitor air-handling and cooling units and maintain records of faults and repairs.
Oversee required metal ductwork and inspect liquid and vapor instruments to ensure efficient operations.
Monitor processes for compliance with safety regulations, report violations, and maintain required records within specified timeframes.
Document project activities and maintain associated files.
Monitor inventory of customer parts, maintain stock, and perform preventive maintenance in response to customer complaints.
Recommend improvements to business performance, maintain customer service, and manage value-added processes.
Inspect systems and components, maintain product safety, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and guidelines.
Maintain safe working conditions and manage the equipment and supplies HVAC crews need for installation, repair, and preventive maintenance.
Ensure work is performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications and complies with relevant policies, regulations, directives, and technical publications.
Ensure air-conditioning installation and repair work is satisfactory and completed on time.
Follow safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.