Amentum is seeking an HVAC Utilities Maintenance Technician V for our client site in Groton, CT!

• Hiring hourly range: $38 - $42 (hourly/salary rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data).

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, however, various hours may be required based on business demand.

• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

The successful candidate will have outstanding skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction.  

Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience? Do you want to be part of a dedicated group of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of a best in class working environment? If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success, Amentum is looking for you! 

The HVAC Utilities (Chiller Plant) Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing proactive, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on industrial chillers, and support systems in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The HVAC Utilities (Chiller Plant) ​Maintenance Technician will perform many daily general duties, including:

• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial mechanical systems, chiller plant equipment / systems, High pressure boilers, steam turbines, pumps, valves, and pneumatic systems.
• Conducting predictive and preventative maintenance inspections and performing required preventive maintenance actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, and more.
• Troubleshooting and repairing various utility plant support systems.
• Performing basic repairs on water, compressed air, and steam lines.
• Performing preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and control and operating systems, as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responding and providing service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Recommending measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzing and resolving work problems, or assisting workers in solving work problems
• Understanding company policies and enforcing safety regulations. Performing daily duties of the position in a safe manner by following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag-out procedures while wearing PPE as required.
• As an Amentum Technician, you will be expected to:
• Work in a team environment with a one team mentality; be friendly, respectful, empathetic, and professional to teammates and clients.
• Value and respect employee authenticity and demonstrate cultural awareness to create a memorable experience and a respectful workplace.
• Balance workload and multiple tasks while focusing on attention to detail and prioritizing assignments.
• Take initiative to resolve issues that arise and solve problems independently; shift priorities as needed or requested by management and remain flexible.

As the HVAC Utilities (Chiller Plant) Maintenance Technician, you will be expected to:

• Work in a team environment with a one team mentality; be friendly, respectful, empathetic, and professional to teammates and clients.   
• Value and respect employee authenticity and demonstrate cultural awareness to create a memorable experience and a respectful workplace.  
• Balance workload and multiple tasks while focusing on attention to detail and prioritizing assignments.  
• Take initiative to resolve issues that arise and solve problems independently; shift priorities as needed or requested by management and remain flexible.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• CT S1/S2 Heating Piping and Cooling License
• An active EPA Universal certification
• Five years of experience as a maintenance technician in Power/Utility/Chiller Plants
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and diagnose and troubleshoot basic mechanical equipment, pumps, fans, chillers, steam turbine, gas turbine, compressors, refrigeration, and more.
• Strong mechanical skills learned through previous work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
• Ability to obtain site specific security access including all applicable background checks.
• Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and successfully complete a fit test for each type of respirator needed for the position or for an approved alternate respirator that provides equal or better protection from identified hazards.
• Ability to work overtime when required, including holidays and weekends as assigned.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Some physical requirements include:

• Regularly lift to 50 lbs.
• Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding
• Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement
• Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift
• Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions
• Ability to work in confined spaces when required
• Ability to work at heights when required
• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed. Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, supply and exhaust fans, power transmission components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and more.
• Experience performing pipefitting, welding, fabrication, and millwright related work.
• Experience troubleshooting and/or repairing steam turbine, gas turbine, boilers with building automation systems in an industrial or research facility environment.
• Pay based on licenses and years of experience

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings 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

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.