Posted 1 week ago
Top Secret
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Construction/Facilities
Poway, CA (On-Site/Office)
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
We currently have an exciting opportunity within our corporate Facilities group as an HVAC Technician, based in the San Diego, California region.
Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for servicing, modifying, rebuilding, and repairing the facility mechanical equipment including air-conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, heating, plumbing, and mechanical systems in accordance with applicable building codes, plumbing and mechanical codes, manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals, and safety regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Job Qualifications
We currently have an exciting opportunity within our corporate Facilities group as an HVAC Technician, based in the San Diego, California region.
Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for servicing, modifying, rebuilding, and repairing the facility mechanical equipment including air-conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, heating, plumbing, and mechanical systems in accordance with applicable building codes, plumbing and mechanical codes, manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals, and safety regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Leads in the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of electrical systems and equipment such as motors, transformers, wiring, switches, fuses, and alarm systems used for the distribution and utilization of electric energy in accordance with applicable building codes.
- Interprets blueprints, drawings, layouts, and other specifications, and troubleshoots electrical malfunctions.
- Tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
- Inspects circuits and wiring.
- Repairs electrical problems with building equipment and wiring including air compressors, A/C compressors, boilers, air handlers, machine tools, and pumps. Measures resistance, voltage, and amperage. Measures, cuts, bends and installs conduit and pulls wire.
- Performs new construction, layouts, fabrication and wiring of panel and circuit boards including drawing properly sized materials from stock.
- Installs and maintains access control systems including card readers, gate operators, intercoms, and cameras. Develops circuits for special applications.
- Repairs, maintains and troubleshoots production equipment, BMS (Building Management Systems), CNC's, PLC's, and robotics.
- Operates, maintains, updates, and repairs the computerized Energy Management Control System.
- Installs alarm systems, CCTV monitors, cameras, and pan/tilt/zoom controls in the installation of access control systems.
- Works on voltage up to 12kv.
- Measures, monitors and calculates loads.
- Represents the department as a primary contact and may represent the organization with external vendors.
- Provides direction to less experienced staff and input to performance reviews.
- Assists with development of job plans. May assist in delegating work and job scheduling.
- Procures materials and parts when needed.
- Assists with creating and reviewing statements of work.
- We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, military class C school or Military Occupation Specialty (MOS), and five or more years of progressive experience as an apprentice plumber or HVAC mechanic. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- State Electrical Specialist certification is strongly preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of building and electrical codes, safety regulations, and local construction industry practices; extensive knowledge and use of electrical hand tools and voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices; the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts and other mechanical drawings while assessing situations and making judgments that will impact the operation of the entire facility; and excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document and report information while giving direction to less experienced staff.
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
- Utilizes MS Office Suite, SAP and other applications.
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