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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Leading installation, maintenance, and repair to HVAC equipment throughout the embassy compound, and when necessary, at other IZ sites
Requirements:
Minimum five (5) years’ HVAC repair experience on commercial equipment
Must be able to perform physical labor including safely lifting a minimum of 70 pounds
Expertise in standard shop computations and measuring instruments
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
A high school diploma or GED is required as well as a skilled trades certificate in HVAC
Journeyman licenses is required
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
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance
US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance
Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures
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
Nice to have:
Relevant overseas HVAC experience
Experience working with Amentum/PAE
Previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions is a plus
Experience in OCONUS operations and maintenance projects in an international environment preferred