Lead HVAC Technician (Active TS/SCI Clearance Required)

Fluor•Warrenton, VA

3d•$59,000 - $111,000

About The Position

Fluor is hiring a Lead HVAC Technician to plan, coordinate, schedule, track, and execute work associated with the operation of the assigned component at a customer-owned mission-critical facility. The position serves as a liaison between management and workforce teams to align tasking and priorities. It is a working-lead role: after administrative activities are completed, the lead works in the field alongside team members to support timely execution of work. The role performs installation, repair, and maintenance on a wide range of equipment, including refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, compressors, commercial boilers, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, air compressors, air driers, and packaged units. The technician is expected to understand complex systems, including redundant and backup components, and the controls systems used to operate HVAC equipment. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one, U.S. citizenship, and compliance with applicable city, state, and federal codes. Work may take place in live facilities and involve varying environmental conditions, physical labor, and on-call emergency or after-hours work. Fluor offers a comprehensive benefits package and states a salary range of $59,000 to $111,000.

Requirements

A combination of education and directly related experience equal to four years; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements.
Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Possesses or can acquire journeyman-level skills.
Possesses or can acquire CFC Universal Certification.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
Technical knowledge and competencies necessary to complete assigned work effectively.
Attention to detail and ability to work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Ability to lift and/or carry moderate weight (15–50 pounds), sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, and perform repetitive hand motions.
Ability to perform physical maintenance work, including working on ladders and carrying at least 50 pounds; retrieve stock items from a warehouse using an inventory database and use PPE for procedures.
Knowledge and experience with commercial facilities, including planning, training, scheduling, safe work practices, and incident-free operations.
Ability to obtain a forklift/manlift operator's license.
Possesses or can acquire necessary computer proficiency skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work prolonged and irregular hours.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Journeyman's license.
Forklift/manlift operator's license.
At least seven years of commercial HVAC experience; data-processing-facility experience is a plus.
Experience with large commercial-scale equipment such as centrifugal chillers, 40-to-100-horsepower pumps, closed-loop chiller-water systems, dry-cooler-based systems, water softeners, domestic-water pumping systems, computer-room-grade cooling units, underfloor cooling systems, dampers, controller- and computer-workstation-based control systems, and split-system heat pumps.
Ability to work effectively with multicultural personnel to execute work assignments.
Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills and organizational accountability.
Excellent multitasking skills.
Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Working knowledge of CMMS systems for maintenance tracking and planning.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
Analyze, plan, schedule, and direct personnel performing preventive maintenance and operational activities.
Coordinate with the asset management team to maintain accurate information for maintenance planning.
Plan equipment-system shutdowns for maintenance and repair.
Install conduit, wiring, hard-drawn copper tubing, and ductwork.
Troubleshoot, repair, and modify HVAC systems.
Follow applicable city, state, and federal regulatory codes and statutes.
Maintain maintenance records according to customer-provided regulations.
Learn and evaluate building control systems to assess HVAC system operation and efficiency.
Order and maintain parts needed to repair and maintain HVAC equipment.
Work safely in live facilities, including following practices such as lockout/tagout.
Manage relationships with major vendor accounts.
Maintain a high quality of service and safeguard assets.
Lead a team, build teams to assist with or review preventive maintenance, and work alongside other trades on tasks.
Perform standard maintenance, inspection, repair, and installation work, including physical labor and use of personal protective equipment.
Be available for emergency on-call work, after-hours work, and snow removal.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Disability coverage.
Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Voluntary benefit plans.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off for salaried employees, including personal, bereavement, sick, and holiday leave.
Paid sick leave for craft employees as required by state law.
Parental leave.
Training and development courses.