HVAC Specialist (Chilled Water/Data Center) - Level 4/5

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair primarily large-scale chilled water HVAC equipment on facilities systems, including air handlers, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, etc. (100 tons and above).
• Maintain critical mechanical infrastructure supporting datacenters and production environments.
• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, and to develop/update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers.
• Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation & charging of various refrigerants, water piping, insulation modifications, and repairs.
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment.
• Ensure work and used materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required.
• Perform failure assessments and day-to-day safety inspections - making recommendations to the supervisor as required.
• Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools for mechanical repairs/upgrades.
• Present information on equipment maintenance statuses for all critical facilities as required for internal and external customers.
• Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX systems.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Follow and ensure site compliance with all applicable SpaceX, local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, and laws.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of professional experience working with large scale industrial chilled water equipment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive work on 100T+ chilled water systems or other large scale industrial cooling equipment.
• Experience maintaining datacenters and large production cooling plants.
• A degree or certificate in HVAC technology from an accredited technical school or college.
• Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners.
• Experience working with chiller plants, direct outside air supply (DoAS), and air recirculating units (ARU) in industrial or commercial environments.
• Ability to understand schematic diagrams and architectural plans.
• Knowledge and understanding of building management and construction best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial and industrial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Previous experience with project management and scheduling software.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Experience with project management of major construction projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management.
• Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
• Mechanical facility experience.