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What Your Job Will Be Like
Join our team as a Mechanical Trades Technician and apply your expertise to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced mechanical and HVAC/R systems in a dynamic facility environment.
On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform corrective maintenance on facility type mechanical equipment.
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on various types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, piping, and boiler systems.
• Perform chemical water treatment duties, to include testing of closed and open loop water systems and operations of chemical injection systems.
• Utilize Sandia's building automation control system to perform monitoring, troubleshooting, logging, and operator control of HVAC/R systems.
• Safely use standard HVAC/R hand and power tools, gauge sets and equipment.
• Use industry standard piping fittings and assembly techniques: compression, flared, threaded, brazed, and soldered fittings.
• Diagnose and correct electrical and controls related issues in HVAC/R systems in single and three-phase equipment and controls.
• As a condition of employment, this position is represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC). Represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee.

Qualifications We Require

• HVAC tradesperson with 5 years of experience
• Ability to Lay-out, install, modify, overhaul, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facilities mechanical equipment
• Proficiency with various types of operations, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on all types of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, piping systems, process systems, boilers, backflow preventers, chemical treatment, testing of water systems and all associated equipment; boilers, and interior and exterior piping systems as well as all types of plumbing fixtures, interior and exterior high and low temperature piping systems, all types of piping systems such as water, steam, condensate, sanitary, storm sewer, and natural gas and propane; maintain and repair steam flow meters, gauges, regulators and controls
• Utilize a computerized database to maintain required records. Consult with other Tradespersons and provide direction to other employees as required
• Perform work using industry-standard safety practices and in accordance with Uniform Building Codes; demonstrate knowledge of arc, inert-gas arc, and gas welding and cutting
• Provide chemical treatment and testing of water systems; planning and performing operations such as predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of air conditioning equipment, blower equipment, rotary drive compressor systems, and multistage low and high temperature chambers
• Test and balance air systems and align and balance equipment. Fabricate special braces, jigs, fixtures, and equipment as required
• Consult with engineers or requestors to clarify or establish specifications for building mechanical systems
• Perform work using industry-standard safety practices; demonstrate knowledge of control systems including pneumatic, electric, and electronic microprocessor
• Utilize a computerized database to maintain required records, and access, maintain, and operate the computerized Energy Management System
• May consult with other Tradespersons and provide direction to other employees as required
• Obtain EPA Proper Refrigerant Handling certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy L or Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• 5 years of direct experience working in the HVAC Industry (Typical experience includes minimum of 5 - 8 years as a fully qualified Mechanical Tradesman and completion of a State approved mechanical apprenticeship program)
• Universal refrigerant license
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and working on water cooled chiller systems in excess of 200 tons
• Experience/Knowledge of Safety Based Programs such as Engineered Safety, Behavior Based Safety, NFPA and or training in OSHA
• Experience with rotary drive compressor systems and multistage low and high temperature chambers
• On-call duty, as determined by management
• Participation in Dynamic warm-ups, as determined by management
• 5 years of experience with built-up air handling systems to include makeup, supply exhaust and return air systems
• Experience with heating water boiler systems that exceed 1,000,000 BTU/hr
• Experience with advanced Building Automated Control Systems
• Active Department of Energy L or Q clearance
• Please note, the above information is an outline of the general scope of work--no attempt made to include all associated details or duties

Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
About Our Team
The Facilities Mechanical Team at Sandia is dedicated to maintaining and optimizing the performance of all building mechanical systems. Our comprehensive HVAC team specializes in both preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our facilities. Our mission is to support Sandia's overarching goals by leveraging our extensive resources and technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
Preventive Maintenance:
Regular inspection and servicing of pumps, air handlers, chillers, boilers, and refrigeration systems (both low and medium temperature).
Routine checks and maintenance of pneumatic and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems to ensure optimal performance.
Corrective Maintenance:
Prompt diagnosis and repair of mechanical system issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.
Implementation of corrective actions to address system failures and inefficiencies.
System Optimization:
Continuous monitoring and fine-tuning of HVAC systems to enhance energy efficiency and performance.
Upgrading and retrofitting existing systems with advanced technologies to meet evolving demands.
Our Approach:
Effective Communication:
We prioritize clear and consistent communication within our team and with other departments to ensure seamless coordination and execution of maintenance activities.
Advanced Technical Skills:
Our team members are highly skilled and trained in the latest HVAC technologies and maintenance practices, enabling us to tackle complex challenges with confidence.
Resource Utilization:
We make the most of our available resources, including state-of-the-art tools and equipment, to deliver high-quality maintenance services.
By maintaining a proactive and responsive approach, the Facilities Mechanical Team ensures that Sandia's mechanical systems operate at peak efficiency, supporting the mission-critical activities of the organization.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
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 and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.