Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Vehicle HVAC Specialist (0850) - Rail Vehicles
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Vehicle HVAC Specialist (0850) - Rail Vehicles
Diagnoses, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC Systems and related equipment. Specific Responsibilities
Diagnoses mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubles of a complex nature; determines extent of repairs, adjustment or replacement. Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and adjusts all types of heating and air conditioning systems and units, including mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration components and piping. Checks, adjusts, repairs, replaces, and/or cleans evaporator cord compressor core and filter; compressors, expansion valves, and all other electrical electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical controls, switches, relays, regulators, valves, thermostats, switches, wiring, and other units. Removes, checks, overhauls, installs, and aligns air conditioning compressors, high vacuum pumps, and other air conditioning system components and service equipment. Checks, repairs, replaces, and installs refrigeration and pneumatic piping and high pressure lines. Performs silver soldering and brazing on high pressure lines and piping and normally works with refrigeration chemicals. Renews and refits sections of pipe or tubing. Fits and replaces refrigerant system mechanical and electrical components such as connecting rod, bearing, pistons, and rings, wrist pins, cylinder sleeves (works to tolerance of 0.001 inch). Installs wiring hookup; rewires damaged or burned out circuits on heating, ventilating, and refrigeration systems on rapid transit cars and work cars. Performs layout work; makes wiring diagrams indicating new, modified, or relocated HVAC circuits. Performs wiring and conduit work on HVAC circuits, including controls. Troubleshoots HVAC car wiring. Works from manuals and specifications. Accomplishes daily and other reports and records as required. Requests materials from Storeroom; cleans and clears work area. Uses hacksaw, tube cutters, flaring tools, threading devices, solder and soldering irons, brazing and welding equipment (including high pressure nitrogen, oxygen, and acetylene), high vacuum pumps, pressure and vacuum gauges, electronic meters, analog or digital volt-ohm or multi-meters, ammeters, mechanical and electronic refrigerant leak detectors, dual gauges, micrometers, Burdon & Myeloid gauges, torque wrench, reamers, valve grinders, valve reseaters, ridge reamers, fullers, plug gauges, megger, diagnostic equipment, electronic tests, and repair instruments and other hand tools pertinent to the occupation. Qualifications and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years training at an accredited Technical School or equivalent. In lieu of technical school training, five (5) years practical experience in a related field may be substituted. Must have HVAC Universal EPA 608 Certification. Must have work experience in the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. Must satisfactorily complete qualifications tests as follows: Electricity/Electronics, HVAC Electrical Schematics, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Basic Mathematics, Hand Tools. Must satisfactorily complete performance tests as required. Must have valid Pennsylvania driver's license or equivalent. Will be required to possess or obtain hand tools as designated by the position's tool list. Subject to call during storms and emergencies. Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits!
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums. Retirement Security Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future. Work-Life Balance Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones. Employee Wellness Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Invest in Your Growth We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement. Student Loan Assistance Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt. Free Travel Perks Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services! Join the Best in Transit! Apply Today
Click Apply Now and take the next step in your engineering career with SEPTA! SEPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Diagnoses, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC Systems and related equipment. Specific Responsibilities
Diagnoses mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubles of a complex nature; determines extent of repairs, adjustment or replacement. Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and adjusts all types of heating and air conditioning systems and units, including mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration components and piping. Checks, adjusts, repairs, replaces, and/or cleans evaporator cord compressor core and filter; compressors, expansion valves, and all other electrical electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical controls, switches, relays, regulators, valves, thermostats, switches, wiring, and other units. Removes, checks, overhauls, installs, and aligns air conditioning compressors, high vacuum pumps, and other air conditioning system components and service equipment. Checks, repairs, replaces, and installs refrigeration and pneumatic piping and high pressure lines. Performs silver soldering and brazing on high pressure lines and piping and normally works with refrigeration chemicals. Renews and refits sections of pipe or tubing. Fits and replaces refrigerant system mechanical and electrical components such as connecting rod, bearing, pistons, and rings, wrist pins, cylinder sleeves (works to tolerance of 0.001 inch). Installs wiring hookup; rewires damaged or burned out circuits on heating, ventilating, and refrigeration systems on rapid transit cars and work cars. Performs layout work; makes wiring diagrams indicating new, modified, or relocated HVAC circuits. Performs wiring and conduit work on HVAC circuits, including controls. Troubleshoots HVAC car wiring. Works from manuals and specifications. Accomplishes daily and other reports and records as required. Requests materials from Storeroom; cleans and clears work area. Uses hacksaw, tube cutters, flaring tools, threading devices, solder and soldering irons, brazing and welding equipment (including high pressure nitrogen, oxygen, and acetylene), high vacuum pumps, pressure and vacuum gauges, electronic meters, analog or digital volt-ohm or multi-meters, ammeters, mechanical and electronic refrigerant leak detectors, dual gauges, micrometers, Burdon & Myeloid gauges, torque wrench, reamers, valve grinders, valve reseaters, ridge reamers, fullers, plug gauges, megger, diagnostic equipment, electronic tests, and repair instruments and other hand tools pertinent to the occupation. Qualifications and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years training at an accredited Technical School or equivalent. In lieu of technical school training, five (5) years practical experience in a related field may be substituted. Must have HVAC Universal EPA 608 Certification. Must have work experience in the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. Must satisfactorily complete qualifications tests as follows: Electricity/Electronics, HVAC Electrical Schematics, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Basic Mathematics, Hand Tools. Must satisfactorily complete performance tests as required. Must have valid Pennsylvania driver's license or equivalent. Will be required to possess or obtain hand tools as designated by the position's tool list. Subject to call during storms and emergencies. Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits!
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums. Retirement Security Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future. Work-Life Balance Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones. Employee Wellness Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Invest in Your Growth We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement. Student Loan Assistance Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt. Free Travel Perks Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services! Join the Best in Transit! Apply Today
Click Apply Now and take the next step in your engineering career with SEPTA! SEPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.