HVAC Technician , 1st shift, Labor Grade 4 (Onsite)

HVAC Technician

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Assemble, install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modify equipment and associated apparatus for refrigeration, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and building automation systems. Assist with operations and monitor HVAC and related equipment to assure air quality throughout the plant.

Troubleshoot and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

Inspect equipment rooms, taking readings as required.

Perform preventative maintenance and a variety of pneumatic controls and HVAC equipment.

Receive and respond to trouble calls and alarms.

Maintain, operate, repair and service recovery equipment and recover refrigerant.

Follow all Company, Federal and State Environmental and Safety Regulations and procedure.

Responsibilities To Anticipate:

Works from wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, sketches, prints, operating manuals, and other written materials, and/or verbal and direction.

Help to troubleshoot various types of HVAC/R equipment malfunctions to identify and correct issues. Initiates follow-up actions as required.

Occasionally work under close direction on the climate control and the manufacturing process needs of the facility through the building management system.

Makes daily inspection and repairs.

Installs and/or modified as needed HVAC related piping.

Notifies supervision when major and extensive repairs or modifications are necessary.

Retrieves material and stock for all assigned work.

Maintains a clean work area.

Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of HVAC equipment including valves, cooling towers, chilled water pumps, chillers and heaters.

Maintains records, moves materials, and follows safety rules in performance of duties.

Performs other similar duties as required or directed.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment used, includes but not limited to: A variety of hand and power tools associated within the HVAC/R trade. This includes recovery and reclaim, refrigerant manifolds, pressure regulators, vacuum pumps, oil pumps, digital scales, psychrometer, thermal imaging, electric drills, pipe and thread cutting equipment, wheel pullers, soldering, step ladders and extension ladders, pry bars, bending and flaring tools, and other related tools. Also, thermometers, leak detectors, pressure gauges, air flow meters/hoods, multimeters, brazing equipment, reamers, and aerial/scissor lifts.

This is a Labor Grade 4.

Qualifications You Must Have

HS Diploma or GED

Two (2) years' Trade School Experience.

Current #608 EPA Universal Certification

Must obtain one of the following: NATE Certification, Journeymen Status or Associates degree in HVAC/R

The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Requires a well-rounded knowledge of refrigeration and AC principals, and the construction and operation of industrial type air conditioning installations, refrigeration system components and applications and application of pneumatic and electrical/electronic controls.

Must be able to read electrical and refrigeration drawings and schematic diagrams and to use various meters, gauges and leak detection equipment

Good computer skills

Works well with others

Has a track record of being reliable and dependable

Ability to communicate, effectively read and interpret safety procedures.

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Short-term disability, long-term disability and New Parent Leave

Savings Plan with Company Automatic Contribution and potential for a Company Match

Employee Scholar Program (available upon hire date)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid-Time Off includes: vacation days, sick/personal days, incentive vacation, birthday holiday

(8) Company recognized holidays and (5) Holiday Shutdown days from Christmas to the New Year

Learn More & Apply Now

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.