HVAC Technician

About the position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The HVAC Technician will be responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC support equipment on facilities systems, ensuring that all systems are in peak operating condition and compliant with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems including air handlers, chilled water, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, etc.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule on launch associated HVAC systems
• Collaborate with engineering and managers to maintain systems in peak operating condition
• Follow all regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, and standards per OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, and NEC
• Perform ductwork modifications and various repairs
• Perform brazing, soldering, evacuation and charging of various refrigerants
• Perform water piping and insulation modifications and repairs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience working with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems
• Degree or certificate in HVAC technology from an accredited technical school or college

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in 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), air recirculating units (ARU) in industrial or commercial environments
• Universal certification from the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
• Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases
• Professional experience maintaining high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and standard air handling unit (AHU) filtration systems
• Basic understanding of the theory of operation for refrigeration, motors, and mechanics
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies and industry standards
• Ability to understand schematic diagrams and architectural plans