HVAC Technician - III

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, engineers, you will be responsible for implementing and performing preventive and corrective maintenance requests required to support a rocket manufacturing, testing and launch facility. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of industrial maintenance with emphasis on specific trade area(s) of facilities building systems. Highly motivated individuals who are interested in playing a vital role in support of space development are invited to apply.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Function: To provide journeyman level skills in the repair and maintenance of refrigeration equipment at Launch Site One in Van Horn, TX.

Scope: Responsible for installation, repair, maintenance and service of HVAC equipment, refrigerators/freezers and refrigerating equipment and their component parts in environmentally control spaces, food refrigeration, and ventilation equipment.

This will be a rotating shift: Monday - Monday - 10 hour days (30 minute lunch)

8 days on / 6 days off

Responsibilities

Overhaul and service refrigeration units by repairing, replacing or adjusting worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, and water and vacuum pumps; adds gas to refrigeration units; repairs or adjust valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings; adjusts expansion valves; removes/installs motors, thermostats, and humidistats; and tests for refrigerant leaks.

Check gauges and makes inspection for preventive maintenance; assists in evaluating equipment for deferred maintenance and new project installation of refrigeration equipment.

Maintain records and prepares reports on repairs and services.

Serve as a lead and subject matter expert while directing and overseeing contractor work schedules and/or quality of work.

Assist in training staff in the maintenance of refrigeration and related equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Manage refrigeration and building automation alarms to ensure critical system performance reliability

Qualifications

Three years of skilled/journeyman-level experience as a Refrigeration Mechanic

Universal EPA Refrigeration Certification License (Preferred)

Knowledge of tools and equipment common to refrigeration mechanics.

Applicants should be familiar with industrial safety policies and procedures; and industrial facility infrastructure.

Working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, power point and proficiency in other computer based software programs.

Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities while delivering results.

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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