Remote Appliance Technician- Prudhoe Bay

NANA Management Services•Prudhoe Bay, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Remote Appliance/HVAC Technician installs, repairs, and maintains industrial and commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment, as well as kitchen and laundry equipment and appliances. Duties are performed in accordance with NMS’ mission, vision, and values. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success may also be assigned. This role is based in a remote camp setting and includes indoor and outdoor work, frequent exposure to arctic conditions, moderate to loud noise, and travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps. Employees must be able to meet the camp’s dormitory-style living and cleanliness requirements and remain on their feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.

Requirements

At least five years of experience working on commercial or industrial equipment, including refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, and kitchen and laundry appliances.
Universal refrigeration certification I, II, and III.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years to qualify under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
Pass all applicable pre-employment contract requirements, which may include a hair follicle drug test, physical and fit-for-duty assessment, and hearing test.
Cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers, and clients.
Make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
Remain on their feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
Live in dormitory-style settings and meet the remote camp’s cleanliness requirements.
Speak, understand, read, and write English.
Meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.
Meet the specified fit-for-duty physical test requirements, including lifting 50 pounds, pushing, stooping and twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing stairs and a slanted ladder, carrying 40 pounds on stairs, and completing a continuous three-minute shovel test.
Be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.
Candidates residing outside the Anchorage area may be responsible for travel expenses and accommodations related to pre-employment tasks completed in Anchorage, subject to the stated exceptions. Employees are responsible for expenses related to reporting to Anchorage for scheduled trips to remote locations.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair industrial appliances used in food service areas, laundries, and other general service areas.
Interpret preventative maintenance schedules and complete the steps specified in computer-generated maintenance and repair work orders.
Troubleshoot and repair large-tonnage cooling equipment used in controlled environments such as labs or computer and control areas.
Maintain and repair stationary exercise and recreational equipment.
Diagnose and repair pneumatic systems related to building climate controls.
Service and repair heating and power boiler apparatus, including annual and semiannual teardown, testing, and cleaning.
Lay out and install structural and functional components; assemble components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
Cut, thread, and connect pipe to functional components and the premises’ water or power systems.
Pump specified gas or fluid into systems; start systems, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms to control fluid levels, pressure, and temperature.
Dismantle malfunctioning systems, test components, and replace or adjust defective or worn parts.
Insulate system shells and cabinets and install wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
Attend daily safety toolbox meetings and complete job safety evaluations for each job.
Notify a supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.