HVAC Technician 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars Michigan Huffmaster is currently recruiting

HVAC TECH

to work during a possible labor dispute in the Northeastern U.S. that could occur in the Spring of 2025.

Pay Rate:

$80

Hour Deployment Guarantee:

48-Hours (If Ready, Willing, and Able to Work Each Scheduled Shift)

Shift Length:

12-

Hours Assignment Commitment:

Must have the ability to travel and be away from home for at least 45-days. The exact length of the assignment will be determined once the union issues a notice of intent to strike.

We Provide:

Round-Trip Air Travel or Reimbursed Mileage (If You Live Within 250-Miles/4-Hours of the Job Site) Daily Per Diem to Cover the Cost for Meals and Incidentals Hotel Accommodations If you are interested in this assignment, please follow the link to apply and submit a detailed resume for consideration. If you have questions regarding this assignment, please call and speak with a Recruiter at (866) 903-7267.

Please Note:

You MUST meet the Job Requirements below to qualify for this assignment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Licensing and Certification:

Universal Refrigerant Certification Equivalent Certification:

Navy Machinist Mate and Boiler Technician Merchant Marine:

QMED

• OR•

Engineer Programs/Licenses Education:

High School Diploma or GED If you do not have the above licensing/certification: o Graduation from a recognized/accredited HVAC/Refrigeration trade school, technical institute, or community college with at least six months full time emphasis (5 hours/day x 3 days/week) in air conditioning, refrigeration, electricity and associated controls.

• OR•o Completion of a formal Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Apprentice Program that is approved by the United States Department of Labor•OR•o Verified Military training equivalent to a recognized/accredited trade school or journeyman apprenticeship program: 3-years of recent full-time military experience maintaining and troubleshooting refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and associated controls.
• OR•o No formal education with at least ten (10) years of recent full-time experience as an HVAC/Refrigeration mechanic maintaining and troubleshooting commercial or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and associated controls.

This includes but is not limited to servicing: At least 20-ton HVAC/Refrigeration systems and/or servicing low temperature refrigeration systems. Ability to interface with automated building/refrigeration control systems. Recent experience maintaining centrifugal chillers, cascade refrigeration systems, screw compressors, and DOC systems. Demonstrate proficiency in testing, adjusting, and balancing HVAC systems. Experience calibrating HVAC associated instrumentation. Ability to read refrigeration HVAC drawings and electronic/electric/pneumatic control schematics. Ability to analyze air conditioning and refrigeration problems and take corrective action. Specific HVAC, refrigeration and/or direct digital control vendor training programs. LN2

Experience Equipment Used:

Power and hand tools Oxyacetylene torch Chemical cleaning equipment Gauge manifolds Electronic/electric/pneumatic measuring devices Vacuum pumps Various refrigerant/heat transfer/lubrication media containers and handling equipment BAS (preferably Siemens) keyboard/CRT CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) HCFC and HFC leak detection, reclaiming, recycling, recovery systems. Personal computer Network terminals and computer interfaces

Work Environment:

Heavy lifting regularly throughout the shift. Use and handling of solvent, acids and heat transfer media, heat and cold, dust and dirt, and refrigerant handling. Working in confined spaces and at heights. May involve working on or near incinerators, animal areas, sewer pits, lift stations, etc. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, hearing and fall protection.

Duties:

Installs, maintains, overhauls, operates repairs and troubleshoots refrigeration, air conditioning and air volume equipment and associated control systems. Installs, maintains, overhauls, and operates air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including compressors, pumps, evaporators, expansion valves, solenoid valves, all controls, condensers, and other related parts. Ensures compliance with CFC-related refrigeration and qualifications minimizing losses and maximizing recovery via effective leak detection, maintenance procedures and the use of reclaiming, recycling and recovery equipment. Monitors and measures pressure drop of HVAC filters and replaces them as necessary, observing all system integrity and safety requirements. Utilizes Building Automation System to monitor lyophilazation systems, manufacturing and research environments, refrigeration units, incubators, etc. Operates BAS terminals to monitor, troubleshoot and maintain applicable system performance consistent with required unit and area conditions Following all change control procedures. Troubleshoots and adjusts HVAC systems and air volume control equipment to maintain proper temperature, humidity, and air flow conditions. Cleans HVAC coils, evaporators, and condensers via chemicals, air, special cleaning agents, high pressure wash units, etc. to maintain equipment in good operating condition. Repairs and adjusts refrigeration systems to maintain design parameters, e.g. temperature pressure, level, etc. Answers alarms associated with monitoring systems and makes routine decisions concerning priority of responses. Reads refrigeration/HVAC drawings and electronic/electric/pneumatic control schematics; ability to analyze air conditioning and refrigeration problems and take corrective action. Uploads and downloads program and utilizes computer-based Building Automation Systems for trouble shooting and monitoring system performance. Communicates effectively with supervisors to provide equipment and system status, parts and other work requirements. Operates recovery, recycling, and reclaiming devices to minimize refrigerant impact on the environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80.00 per hour

Schedule:

12 hour shift

Experience:

Material Specialist:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Michigan:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

On the road