The HVAC Technician (Chiller Technician) position will be based at Amentum’s US Embassy, in Baghdad, Iraq. The selected candidate will work out of the HVAC Shop and will be responsible for leading installation, maintenance, and repair to HVAC equipment throughout the embassy compound, and when necessary, at other IZ sites. This position reports to the HVAC Supervisor. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• Perform maintenance and repair to 200T direct drive semi-hermetic rotary twin-screw MTS compressor chillers, AHU’s, fan coil units. 
• Maintain DX’s units ranging from 1T to 150T modular equipment working with a range of refrigerants. 
• Perform maintenance on VFD’s, motors ranging from 5hp to 40hp
• Perform maintenance and repair on chill water circulation pumps
• Proficient in troubleshooting chiller control boards working around high AC and DC voltages.
• Perform maintenance and repair on VAV boxes, electric heaters, exhaust fans
• Perform daily inspections of equipment as part of the RCM program maintaining daily inspection reports, maintaining daily logbooks, and maintaining inventory control records.
• Proficient using refrigerant charging equipment and recovery equipment.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• The candidate is on-call 24/7 and must be willing to quickly respond to critical issues.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:

• Five (5) years’ HVAC repair experience on commercial equipment.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Must be able to perform physical labor including safely lifting a minimum of 70 pounds.
  • Expertise in standard shop computations and measuring instruments.
  • Experience in OCONUS operations and maintenance projects in an international environment preferred.
  • Able to collect, analyze and summarize data and prepare daily reports and work orders.
  • Must have good organizational and communication skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
  • Knowledge and use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • Knowledge of ALL principles and processes involved in operating and supporting HVAC functions at an overseas facility.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer services.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Expert computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
  • Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
  • Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

• Education:

• A high school diploma or GED is required as well as a skilled trades certificate in HVAC.
• Journeyman licenses is required.  In jurisdictions where no formal journeyman licensure program exists, documented evidence of equivalent qualifications will be accepted. This may include completion of a recognized HVAC apprenticeship program and verifiable work experience meeting industry standards.

• Passport, Licenses and Certifications:

• As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages.
• Valid drivers’ license from Home of Record.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification
• Where applicable, a Journeyman license is required; in states or jurisdictions without a licensure program, equivalent documented training and experience will be accepted.

• Security Vetting:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Language Skills:

• Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.

• Medical:

• Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq.
• Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

• Relevant overseas HVAC experience
• Experience working with Amentum/PAE.
• Previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions is a plus.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:

This position may be located in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120- 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

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