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ASRC Federal Holding Company Master HVAC Mechanic (supporting NASA, Wallops Flight Facility) in Wallops Island, Virginia
ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Master HVAC Mechanic on site at Wallops Flight Facility in VA.
This role is part of the IAM Union on our Repair, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering (ROME) contract.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Repair, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering (ROME) contract supports the facilities requirements at the GSFC Greenbelt (GB) site and the Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), as well as possible needs at GSFC remote sites and NASA Headquarters. The scope includes operations and maintenance (O&M), architect‐engineering (A‐E), construction, and information resources (IR) services.
Advanced knowledge of electrical principles, including relays, capacitors, and split phase motors.
Installs, operates, maintains and performs maintenance on all types of domestic and commercial heating, ventilation systems, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and components. Equipment includes but is not limited to: chillers, package air conditioners, heat pumps, oil and gas boilers and furnaces, geothermal units, condensers, ventilation systems, cooling towers, refrigerators, freezers, drinking fountains, ice machines and ice cream cabinets.
Fabricates and installs sheet metal duct work, plenums, and various components as needed in the performance of installation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
Proficiently troubleshoots systems to determine root cause analysis, make recommendation for repairs and/or replacement of equipment/components, and perform replacement of components or units, using of all types of test equipment, such as voltmeters, gauges, leak detectors, reclaimers, vacuum pumps, charging equipment, meggers, etc.
Perform inspections of equipment for damage, wear, inefficient operation, malfunctioning, and evidence of need for overhaul or tear down. Checks such components and elements as valves, pressure gauges, temperature readings, switch settings, gas leaks, bearing wear, overheating, noise, irregular operation of fans, coils, oil separators, condensers, and compressors. Takes temperature readings, tests for gas leaks, inspects tubing and piping for leaks.
Installs of refrigerant, water, oil, and other piping lines, ductwork per schematic, and connects assemblies in line, such as compressors, condensers, motors, and related units. Conducts equipment and system commissioning.
Performs design and layout of direct digital controllers and various control systems.
Performs PMs, repairs, and installs additional direct digital controllers to the Energy Management Control System including additional points and slave panels.
Comprehensive understanding of system concepts, such as ventilation system components, and how to use them; diffusers, duct work, motorized dampers, heating coils, rudiments of sizing and selection; cooling and refrigeration equipment, use of fans and mixing chambers; logical arrangements of components in a system; types and purposes of control valves; and other associated air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Uses manufacturer’s handbooks and related manuals as guides for specifications and for the more complex diagnosis and repair procedures. This includes systems such as the air filtering-dehumidification air conditioning systems as used in various office buildings of the facility as well as controls, such as thermostats, pressure-stats, humidistat, relays, switches, solenoids, and the like.
Capable of troubleshooting and repairing refrigeration equipment.
Requirements :
Must meet all Core Job Specifications.
Must have a minimum of ten years (10) of experience in installing, troubleshooting and repairing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Must possess current “Universal” license for reclamation of refrigerants
Maintains (including replenishing fluids), modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, calibrates, validates, certifies, tests and operates domestic and commercial air conditioning, heating units, associated ventilation systems, and building automation controls.
Adheres to governing laws, policies and procedures to: remove and replace refrigerants, compressors, condensing units, pumps, fans and other mechanical components.
Maintains all related electrical circuitry.
Conducts equipment troubleshooting and restoration utilizing trade specific tools and test equipment.
Test and adjusts all components to manufacturer specifications.
Must have completed a recognized HVAC journeyman program or have a minimum of ten years experience leading to a comprehensive understanding of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.