Job Title: HVAC Technician – W-4742-06
Location: RAF Mildenhall
Vacancy Number: 920617
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Hours and Schedule: 39 Hours a week on a Fixed schedule Mon-Fri
Hourly Pay: £15.84 - £17.36
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: the starting salary for this position is £15.84
- Holiday: 25 Days Annual Leave + UK Bank holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Pension Scheme
- Free On-Site Parking
- Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Developmental Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
Job Description:
The main function of this role is to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair single and multiple fuel heating boilers, power boilers, and associated auxiliary equipment, pollution control equipment, hot air furnaces, and similar equipment systems. You will start, operate, adjust, and stop single or multiple fuel power boilers and auxiliary, pollution control, and other equipment in a steam or high temperature water boiler plant and you will maintain, repair, and test a variety of complex equipment and systems.
You will also troubleshoot single and multiple fuel power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment while utilizing established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Qualifications and Key skills:
- A copy of your valid UK category B driving license is required for this position
- Level 3 - City & Guilds 6188-30/6188-31/6188-32/6288-31 plus related experience as per the key skills listed below:
Key Skills:
- Knowledge of technical practices in order to perform various operational repairs and preventive maintenance on boilers, auxiliary, and pollution control equipment; and of steam or high temperature hot water boiler plant equipment including single or multiple fuel power boilers fueled by coal, oil, refuse derived fuel, wood, natural gas, or a combination of these fuels; auxiliary pollution control; and other auxiliary equipment.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Skill in troubleshooting complex problems through application of prescribed test procedures and equipment.
- Skill in the use of measuring instruments such as gauges, meters, recorders, analog displays, and computer-generated data to determine operational status and make necessary adjustments.
- Ability to interpret diagrams, drawings, operating manuals, or special facility procedures to be followed during emergencies, equipment failures, or system malfunctions.
- Ability to operate auxiliary equipment and pollution control equipment; to operate power boilers using computer-controlled equipment that produce steam or high temperature hot water; and to perform preventive maintenance and various operational repairs.
Conditions of employment:
- You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. This position may also be coded as mission essential.
- You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
- You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
- Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. Overtime may be required and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
- You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Occasionally exposed to communicable disease or infectious matter when changing filters.
- Certification may be required by federal, state, or local regulatory agency.
- The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers and support equipment; e.g., auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Work requires moderate to strenuous physical effort and long periods of walking, kneeling, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Frequently lifts and carries boiler parts, equipment, and chemical supplies weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK
This position may have certain restrictions on US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955. LNDH Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to [email protected]
Pay: £15.84-£17.36 per hour
Work Location: In person
