Shipyard HVAC/R Technician
Company: United Support Services
Location: Bremerton
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
United Support Services, Inc., founded in 2003, is an innovative
SBA certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran owned, HUB zone small
business headquartered in San Diego, CA. We have an exciting new
opportunity and are adding to our maintenance team. As a HVAC/R
Technician for our facility on U.S. Naval Station in Bremerton, WA,
you will be responsible for performing various training and
assistance in the support of heating, cooling, air conditioning and
refrigeration systems onboard U.S. Navy vessels. USS offers
competitive salaries and excellent benefits!
*Military Veterans highly encouraged to apply*
This position will offer installation, maintenance, repair and
daily support of heating, cooling, air conditioning and
refrigeration systems onboard U.S. Navy vessels. This includes: AC
units, refrigeration units, heating and ventilation systems and
more.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, service, and repair environmental-control systems on
berthing and messing craft, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration
and steam theory, pipefitting and structural layout
- Repair systems that utilize a variety of methods for air
conditioning and heating such as mechanical compression, vapor
compression, absorption, steam jet or air cycle
- Capability of repairing a variety of domestic and commercial
refrigeration
- Mounts compressor and condenser units, using hand tools,
following blueprints or engineering specifications
- Fabricate, assemble and install ductwork and chassis parts,
using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment
- Install evaporator unit in chassis or in air-duct system, air
and water filters in completed installation using varieties of
tools .
- Injects small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test
systems and adds freon gas to build up prescribed operating
pressure
- Cut and bend tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting
and bending equipment and tools as well as cut and thread pipe
using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment
- Connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity
controls and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and
connects control panels to power source
- Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to
ensure proper operation
- Test joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or
soap-and-water solution
- Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place
- Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches,
fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units, using
electrician's hand tools and test equipment
- May install, repair and service air conditioning units ranging
from small window units to centralized units up to 300 tons cooling
capacity
- Additional tasks and duties may be assigned.
Required Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to pass a government background check and obtain base
access credentials.
- 5 years of shipboard air conditioning & refrigeration
(AC&R)/HVAC repair.
- Understanding of industrial U.S. Navy ship repair activities,
as well as ship layout, configuration, control plates, placards,
markings, and symbols.
- Knowledge of U.S. Navy AC&R equipment.
- Valid Drivers License
Desired Skills:
- Understanding of ship electrical power, heating, air
conditioning, refrigeration and isolation, hot work, confined
spaces work, and fire-watches (Fire Safety Watch
requirements).
- Ability to read technical manuals, policies, guidelines, and
repair standards.
- Good verbal communication skills, report writing skills, and
responsible to work independently at times.
ADA Notations
Ability to traverse narrow passageways, ladders/stairs, and
confined spaces.
Requires walking, reaching, sitting and concentration in the
presence of occasional noise.
Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
United Support Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment
Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity
and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability
status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by
law.
Job Type: Full-time
Keywords: United Support Services, Seattle , Shipyard HVAC/R Technician, Professions , Bremerton, Washington
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