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APS-3: HVAC Mechanic

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Program Summary

KBR maintains and manages Army prepositioned stocks at the Army Field Support Battalion - Charleston (AFSBn-CHS) land site and aboard ship to include all logistics and maintenance operations. The KBR APS-3 Program is managed and executed at Goose Creek in support of the Army’s power projection doctrine and resources. The contract provides maintenance of APS-3 stocks (Class II, IIIP, IV, VII, IX) to ensure that unit sets stored aboard marine vessels are configured and maintained at optimal readiness. KBR provides limited maintenance and supply support aboard ship to ensure that equipment sets are maintained in a ready condition for emergency download and issue to operating units at the direction of the US Army. KBR also provides maintenance services and logistical support for other Army programs IAW individual scope of work contract requirements.

Job Summary

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Mechanic installs, services and repairs air conditioning systems, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting and structural layout, mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, fabricates, assembles and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment, and installsevaporator unit in chassis or in air-duct system. This mechanic also cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools, cuts and threads pipe, using machine threading or hand-threading equipment, joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant, installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit. This worker connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source; installs air and water filters in completed installation, injects small amount of gases into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure. This mechanic observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation, tests joints and connections for gas leaks using gauges, soap-and-water solution, or PAG oil with UV dye, wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands, replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units, may install, repair and service air conditioners.

Roles and Responsibilities

The HVAC Mechanic works in the Allied Trades Support shop and will perform field level maintenance on all equipment assigned or work-loaded to the shop, but will primarily inspect, diagnose, and perform preventive/corrective maintenance for a variety of refrigeration and air conditioning systems on Army tactical and other government owned equipment on and supporting the APS-3 program.

This individual connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source. They will install air and water filters in completed installation, inject small amounts of gases into compressor to test systems, and adds appropriate amount of Freon gas to build up prescribed system operating pressures. They will be proficient with utilizing pressure and vacuum gauges to make adjustments ensuring proper operation of equipment, as well as be proficient in the usage of gauges, leak detection tools, soap-and-water solution, or PAG Oil with UV dye to tests joints and connections for refrigerant gas leaks. This mechanic will be required to provide their own personal hand tools however; government furnished special tools and facilities will be furnished to perform all other maintenance activities associated with assigned tasks and or repairs.

Performs a variety of duties including but not limited to:

Field level maintenance on US military equipment. Includes Technical Inspection, diagnostics, parts identification and requisition, and repair in accordance with technical specifications and specified repair times.
Perform A/C repair, services and preventive / corrective maintenance on a wide range of tactical, commercial, and material handling equipment by removing, replacing, testing for refrigerant leaks, assembling, and installing parts and components involving soldering, welding and the use of refrigeration servicing equipment.
Maintain maintenance records and documentation in accordance with government regulations, local and company policies.
Troubleshoot and repair operating set points, electrical controls, diesel engines, and refrigeration components related to packaged cargo trailer refrigeration units.
Properly use, store, accounting for, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste used and generated in the performance of duties. Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and procedures for handling and disposal of refrigerant and related hazardous materials.
Movement of materiel and assets with forklifts and dollies
Comply with company and government specified safety policies and procedures.
Upon notification from the government, deploys to support issuing or receipt of equipment.

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

Must be a U.S. Citizen with a valid U.S. Passport
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
Must obtain and maintain local base access.
Training: Certificate of training from vocational school or other recognized institution with a major study in automotive and or commercial refrigeration, or other related field
In lieu of formal course work, a combination of college credits, on-the-job training, other formalized training, or ASE certifications may be considered
EPA certification in Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Program to be compliant with section 608 of the Clean Air Act is mandatory.
Experience: 4 years of experience in directly relevant work
Ability to comply with all established environmental regulations, methods, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position
Ability to interpret and apply technical instruction, schematics, and diagrams
Ability to maintain facial shaving standards for a ½ mask respirator in compliance with.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand - between 2 to 3 hours per day.
Must be able to walk - between 4 to 5 hours per day.
Must be able to Lift - up to 35 lbs. – 50 lbs. periodically.
Must be able to squat, knell, bend, reach and climb periodically.
Must be able to work outside and inside in non-climate-controlled environments.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)

Military automotive/mechanical MOS background.
Knowledge of GCSS Army, AWRDS and LOGSA.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Our workforce is paid hourly based on a guaranteed 40-hour work week
The APS-3 workforce receives 11 Federal Holidays per year in addition to earned paid time off.
Additional details on KBR benefits can be found at https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/kbr-benefits

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