HVAC Mechanic Level 3

This position is on-site at our Palmdale, CA location. U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services, modifies, rebuilds, and repairs air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment in an industrial or commercial establishment in accordance with applicable building codes and safety regulations.
• Performs periodic inspection to locate and determine cause of equipment malfunctions.
• Conducts maintenance program to prevent failure of equipment such as electrical controls/sensors, evaporative condensers, pumps, fans, and heating equipment.
• Charges air-conditioning systems with refrigerant; checks and tests for leaks.
• Sets and adjusts controls and regulators.
• Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork; overhauls equipment.
• Services, modifies, and maintains centralized HVAC computer systems and makes program corrections.
• General knowledge of building management systems including Distech, Honeywell, Johnson, and controls systems (DDC, AC, and pneumatics).
• Writes and programs a sequence of operations using both graphical and line logic programming methods.
• Under general supervision of the Controls Supervisor, performs maintenance, calibration, and installation on all plant and facilities EMS/BMS and related controls required to ensure proper operation of steam, water, gas, air, vacuum, cooling, and heating systems, and other related building systems and equipment.
• Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program software to create processes and complete planned and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and calibration on machinery, equipment controls, and end devices.
• Troubleshoots programming loops and adjusts as necessary.
• Makes recommendations for system fixes and upgrades and communicates effectively with site techs and management.
• Uses site facilities dispatch system to communicate with site techs for assistance on issues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of HVAC, Chillers, Cooling Tower, Plumbing, and Mechanical Systems experience.
• Must possess a valid California State driver's license or acquire one within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess EPA 608 Universal License or HVAC Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of building management systems including Distech, Honeywell, Johnson, and Staefa controls systems (DDC, AC, and pneumatics).
• Thorough knowledge of site(s).
• Advanced training or Niagara 4 certification.
• Chiller and cooling tower experience.
• Experience working with building management systems/environmental controls.
• Aerospace/Defense Industry experience.
• Industrial equipment experience.

Schedule

• 4/10 schedule: 4 days a week, 10 hours per day (3:00 PM – 1:30 AM), 2nd shift.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $72,600.00 – $121,000.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.