HVAC Journeyman II - Fluor Corporation

Journeyman – A skilled craft worker educated in a specific craft, having verifiable minimum experience and/or holds and accepted certification, license and/or degree. Requires minimal supervision.

Job Description

• Installs, services, and repairs environmental control systems in residences, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout.
• Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hands tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications.
• Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork and chassis parts, using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment. Installs evaporator unit in chassis or in air duct system, using hand tolls.
• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and banding equipment and tools. Cuts and threads pipe, using machine threading
  or hand-threading equipment.
• Joins tubing or pipe to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings, or unions, and solders joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant.
• Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuit. Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating-ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source.

• Installs air and water filters in completed installation. Injects small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems, and adds refrigerant to build up prescribed operating pressure.
• Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to ensure efficient operation.
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using leak detection instrumentation or soap-and-water solution.
• Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands.
• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units, using electrician’s hand tools and test equipment.
• May install, repair, and service air-conditioners in accordance with applicable codes, standards and/or manufacturer’s instructions.
• Will be required to possess the appropriate EPA certification, or an approved equivalent, to perform work with refrigerant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

As directed by management, may supervise employees or subcontractor personnel in accordance with the “General Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities” addendum.

TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may be located in a wide variety of environments, from conventional indoor office workspace to project worksites with harsh, working and living conditions.
• To ensure compliance with safety, health and security requirements in the contract, employee will possess the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language at the intermediate level as necessary to perform assigned job functions.
• Position requires the basic skills and physical ability necessary to perform assigned job functions.
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Basic Job Requirements

• High school diploma / GED equivalent preferred. three (3) years to six (6) years related experience.
• Requires the technical skills, job knowledge and physical ability necessary to perform assigned job functions.
• Journeyman license/certificate or equivalent is required

Preferred Qualifications

Prior Military or Contingency Operations experience.

Degree Required : No