McAllen Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift

Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial chillers; cooling towers; split, package & rooftop direct expansion systems; central plant chilled/heated water and steam systems; water- and air-cooled condensers; and all associated equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial pumps, temperature controllers, industrial plumbing equipment, general plumbing.

• Strong analytical skills in electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical controls, control software logic, direct digital control and components. 

• Maintain and repair control valves, dampers, v.a.v. boxes, linkages, actuators, compressors, cooling/heating coils, etc. 

• Install and maintain power and control circuits (voltages up to 500vac) including conduit installation. 

• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.

• Must be capable of soldering on refrigeration and air conditioning pipes/coils etc. and certified in refrigerant reclaim and recovery. 

• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.

• Responsible for quality assurance aspects relative to the job/task performed

• Maintains work area housekeeping and assist in department/team housekeeping efforts

• Adheres to and follow all safety procedures, i.e., lock-out/tag-out; report safety concerns, use appropriate PPE as required, and follow all safety practices

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an HVAC Technician or HVAC related maintenance

• Minimum of 1 certificate of completion in the air conditioning/refrigeration, maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and building maintenance and plumbing

• Certified in refrigerant reclaim and recovery.

• Willing and able to work overtime and any shift and weekends.

• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak the English language: interpret and follow written procedures, and follow verbal instructions.

• Requires the ability to read blueprints and schematics

• Operate a scissor lift, forklift and articulated boom lift.

• Must be proficient in repairing and maintaining machinery in operating condition.

• Have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair/replace mechanical and electro-mechanical systems

• Working knowledge of MS Outlook and MS Excel

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, nationals of the United States, asylees and refugees) due to access to export-controlled technology.

• Must pass physical, background, and drug screens

Desired Characteristics:

• Associate degree or 2-year certificate in maintenance of air conditioning/refrigeration, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and/or building maintenance.

• Knowledgeable in industrial plumbing and electrical

• Experience using maintenance system

• Effective problem identification and solution skills

• Proven analytical and organizational ability

• Proven experience and willingness to be self-directed and identify improvement processes

• Ability and willingness to work effectively with others in a team setting

• Follow and promote safe work practices

• Communicate effectively with others

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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