Lead HVAC Technician (Active TS/SCI Clearance Required)

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Job Description

*** Active (or ability to obtain and maintain) TS/SCI Clearance ***

The Lead HVAC Mechanic shall be responsible for the planning, coordination, scheduling, tracking and execution of tasking associated with their component’s operation. The Lead HVAC Mechanic will serve as a liaison between management and workforce teams, to maintain proper alignment of tasking and priorities. This position will serve as a “working lead”, where, once administrative activities have been satisfied, the focus will shift to field operations, where they will support team members to ensure the timely execution of tasking.

In a technical capacity, the Lead HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for the following…performing installs, repairs and maintenance to a variety of equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, compressors (multiple types), commercial boilers, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, air compressors, air driers, and packaged units throughout a customer-owned mission critical facility. Candidates are expected to have knowledge of complex systems, including working with systems with redundant/back-up components plus have experience in working with controls systems that operate the HVAC systems being worked on.

• Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Analyze, Plan, Schedule and direct personnel to perform Preventive Maintenance and operational activities.
• Work directly with asset management team to ensure accuracy of information associated with maintenance planning
• Plan shutdowns for maintenance and repair of site equipment systems
• Install conduit, wiring, hard drawn copper tubing and ductwork
• Troubleshoot, repair and make modifications to HVAC various systems
• Adhere to all city, state, and federal regulatory codes and statutes
• Maintain maintenance records as required by customer provided regulations
• Ability to learn & evaluate building control systems to analyze proper HVAC system operation & efficiency
• Order and maintain parts needed to repair and maintain HVAC equipment
• Experience working in live facilities & following appropriate safe work practices (i.e. lock-out tag-out, etc.)
• Manage relationship with all major vendor accounts
• Maintain a high quality of service at all times
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Properly maintain and safeguard assets
• Ability to lead a team; notably, building teams to assist/review PMs performed and work alongside other trades (i.e. electrical) on various tasks
• Working conditions include various levels of environmental conditions including but not limited to generally favorable indoor office workspace, moving mechanical parts and vibration; high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• A combination of education and directly related experience equal to four (4) years*; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Technical knowledge and competencies necessary to effectively complete tasking
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Active (or ability to obtain and maintain) TS/SCI Clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Possesses or has the ability to acquire skills in Journeyman level experience
• Possesses or has the ability to acquire CFC Universal Certification
• Ability to lift and/or carry moderate weight (15-50 pounds), sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, repetitive hand motions
• Available to be on call for emergencies, after hours work, and snow removal.
• Must be able to perform standard maintenance, inspection, repair, and installation tasks. Tasks will include physical labor; examples include working on ladders, ability to carry at minimum 50lbs, retrieving stock items from warehouse via inventory database, use of PPE equipment for procedures.
• Must have knowledge and experience of commercial facilities including aspects of planning, training, scheduling, safe work practices and incident free operations.
• Ability to obtain forklift/manlift operator’s License
• Possesses or has the ability to acquire necessary computer proficiency skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work prolonged and irregular work hours
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions
• Journeyman’s License
• Forklift/Manlift Operator’s License
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in commercial HVAC work; having experience in a data processing facility is a plus.
• Experience in large, commercial scale equipment such as centrifugal chillers, 40 to 100hp pumps, closed-loop chiller water systems, dry cooler-based systems, water softeners, domestic water pumping systems, computer-room grade cooling units, underfloor cooling systems, dampers, controller & computer-workstation based control systems, split system heat pumps, etc.
• Work effectively with multi-cultural personnel to execute work assignments
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills as well as organizational accountability processes
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems from a maintenance tracking planning perspective

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $59,000.00 - $111,000.00