Industrial Maintenance Mechanic IV - HVAC

Amentum•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic IV specializing in HVAC to join its operations and maintenance team. The position starts as a three-month contract, with potential extension based on performance and business needs, and possible transition to a longer-term role. The mechanic provides advanced expertise responding to work orders and performing troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance on facility mechanical equipment and systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. The role requires independent judgment, clear communication, the ability to diagnose industrial ventilation equipment, pumps, compactors, and fans, and strong mechanical and electrical skills, including safe work around three-phase power up to 480V. The mechanic also identifies and corrects safety issues, evaluates equipment for potential failures, and performs general equipment maintenance. The position performs planned and preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs a range of mechanical equipment and distribution systems, develops maintenance procedures, and supports equipment installations and project work. It requires compliance with applicable regulations and safety procedures, use of diagnostic instruments and work tools, and responsive service to customers. Work schedules may change based on critical business needs. Overtime may be required, and holidays and weekends may be required. The role requires a high school diploma or demonstrated equivalent, Universal EPA 608 Technician Certification, and six years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical demands include regularly lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders and stairs; repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, stretching, and wrist movement; extensive walking; and differentiating wire colors. The employee must wear required PPE, including steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats. The role also requires computer proficiency, the ability to read documents and use office equipment, and effective communication with clients and coworkers. Travel to nearby Amentum, customer, or vendor sites and occasional air travel may be required. The stated compensation range is $35.00–$40.00 per hour. Benefits listed include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Universal EPA 608 Technician Certification.
Six years of experience performing mechanical maintenance in an industrial environment, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including the ability to work safely around three-phase power up to and including 480V.
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot ventilation equipment, pumps, compactors, and fans in an industrial environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to make decisions as a senior technician.
Ability to identify and correct safety-related issues and independently evaluate equipment to identify potential failures.
Demonstrated fluency with computers, including the Microsoft product line.
Ability to read and understand documents and computer displays, use office equipment and a keyboard, access databases, send and receive messages, and prepare documents.
Ability to communicate professionally with clients and coworkers, including by telephone and in individual or group discussions, meetings, and presentations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, stretch, and move repetitively; walk extensively; and differentiate wire colors.
Ability to wear required PPE and use a company/client-approved utility knife.
Ability to cope with job and work-environment stressors while maintaining acceptable performance.
Willingness to work overtime when required; holidays and weekends may be required.
Ability to travel to nearby company, customer, or vendor sites and potentially take air travel to more distant locations.

Responsibilities

Perform planned maintenance on building equipment and related services in the assigned area while responding to customer needs.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and systems, including pumps, air handlers, hydraulic systems, research laboratory vacuum systems, RO/DI purified water systems, compressed air, and other gas equipment and distribution systems.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and scheduled maintenance actions, including lubrication, cleaning, and filter changes.
Develop and implement planned maintenance procedures.
Perform basic pipefitting repairs.
Assist with installing and inspecting new equipment and servicing installations.
Support coworkers, contractors, vendors, project managers, building managers, and engineers on project and renovation work.
Comply with governmental, company, and industrial regulations, codes, standards, health and safety practices, and permit systems.
Respond to work orders and provide customers with service and feedback while assuring compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
Recommend improvements to maintenance methods and equipment performance.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist others in resolving them.
Understand company policies and enforce safety regulations; follow job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wear required PPE.
Operate measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to support energy-efficiency solutions.
Use hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
Maintain a strict work schedule while remaining flexible to meet customer needs.
Perform other duties assigned by a manager or supervisor.