HVAC TECHNICIAN
Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Willits, CA
Salary: $Depending on experience
JOB SUMMARY:
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HVAC technician performing updates to rail passenger cars HVAC units, level I and II. Prefer certified technician, but willing to train right person.
Job Summary
Maintains, repairs, installs, inspect, adjusts rolling stock passenger rail HVAC systems. Supervises and directs the activities of other workers associated with HVAC system operation, repair, installation, etc. Also coordinates and schedules workflow in production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform variable overhaul requirements for equipment upgrades.
Follow Microphor and the customers safety policies at all times when on site.
Develop, support, and understand the relationship between Microphor and customer. Maintain awareness of and respond appropriately to real and potential issues arising in a strong union environment.
Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery.
Starts systems, observes operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as actuators, valves, controls, and pumps to control system operation.
Energy Management System For alarms, out of spec situations, investigates and takes appropriate actions.
Operates refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges.
Screws, bolts, rivets, welds, and brazes parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
Installs wiring to connect components to electric power source.
Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components.
Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.
Cuts, threads, gas welds/brazing and connects pipe to functional components of HVAC systems.
Cuts, bends, crimp sheet metal, install air ducts and associated sheet metal components.
Inspects and measures passenger car or simulated environment to determine airflow requirements.
Installation of complete heat and air conditioning systems.
Lubricate fans, motors, and control units.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical heat and refrigeration systems.
Maintain, organize, control, inventory supplies, tools, and equipment.
Clean and organize shop area. Maintain inventory of spare parts and material. Maintain tools and equipment for maintenance work.
Attends classes and seminars on air conditioning components and system design to update skills. Responsible for accurate and timely paperwork related to essential duties and responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Willing to train and certify right person
EPA Universal Recovery Certification
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification
Type I and Type II
Brazing Certifications
Basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Valid Drivers License
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Pre-employment drug test and physical required. EOE
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
5 years Other post secondary school/training