Job Details
Our client specialises in Mobile Paint, Service and Wash down solutions to the Military and Defence sector outside the UK. They operate a total of 5 mobile self contained facilities, which can be operational within 7 days of site arrival anywhere in the world, and removed within 4 days of instruction, depending on configuration.
Each facility is totally self sufficient and has power generation, air filtration, climate control and in built operative breathing and safety equipment, and can be configured to provide, Preparation, Shot Blasting, Painting, Service and Recycled Water Vehicle Wash Down. The Washdown capability can be configured for water re-cycle, waste to holding tank or spray to waste depending on requirements.
They have just won a major contract with the US DOD based in Kuwait and urgently require a number of HVAC Technicians - Vehicles.
The successful candidates will work under the direct supervision of the Lead MVAC and will service, diagnose and repair MVAC and HVAC systems, units and components of tactical and commercial vehicles as required.
You will service, inspect, test and operate air conditioning and refrigeration equipment to determine repairs and parts required to bring equipment to a full mission capable status.
You will perform leak tests utilizing simple methods such as soapy water, die and black light and ultrasonic leak detection equipment to find, isolate and repair leak in AC systems.
You will recover, recycle, recharge and diagnose MVAC and HVAC systems utilizing manifold gages, weight scales recycling equipment and technical manuals while adhering to all EPA regulations.
Finally you will service and repair electrical and piston engine driven multi-fuel heaters.
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Knowledge and Skills:
You should be an accomplished HVAC Technician with some of your experience having been on military refrigeration systems on combat, tactical and commercial vehicles.
You should have received formal civilian or military training in military and commercial
refrigeration equipment and EPA Sections 608 and 609 certifications are required.
You should possess excellent oral and written skills in English and be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner, work to tight deadlines and pay attention to detail.
Superb inter-personal skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.
Finally you should be PC / IT literate.ie. Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel.
In terms of security clearance, you must have the ability to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card. Therefore candidates with criminal convictions cannot be considered.
Contracts are for 4 months or 6 months duration with the prospect of an extension.
The hours of work are 48 hours per week - 6 days a week. The place of work is a US Military Camp which is about 30 minutes from where you will live. You will receive free apartment style accommodation with maid service and a bus will be provided to transport you to and from your apartment to the military camp. A meals allowance is payable. Medical insurance is provided as is emergency medical repatriation to your home base.
Mobilization and de- Mobilization flights are paid for by the client.
The basic salary will be paid in USD per day, Tax Free. At the end of the contract there is an end of contract bonus payable of 41 USD per day worked.
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