HVAC Lead Specialist Job Description
This role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth operation of complex heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across our facilities.
We seek an experienced and skilled HVAC professional to join our team as a Lead Specialist. The selected candidate will lead projects with confidence and ensure high-quality service delivery, while also mentoring junior technicians and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex HVAC systems, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. They will also possess a strong commitment to excellence, safety standards, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Planning: Provide input to the project team to identify key success factors, appropriate timing for design and procurement deliverables, and help establish common work breakdown structures.
* Leadership: Lead the creation of organizational structures and processes necessary to effectively execute HVAC services, ensuring all team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
* HVAC Service Execution: Oversee the execution of HVAC services, ensuring they meet contract requirements, design specifications, schedules, cost budgets, and quality standards.
* Evaluation and Advice: Continuously evaluate the progress of HVAC service execution, advising the project team on the status, issues, potential impacts, risks, and cost influencing factors of ongoing scope.
* Safety Practices: Oversee the implementation of safety orientations, safety indoctrinations, and gang box meetings, providing coaching to improve safety practices among the crew.
* Crew Organization and Compliance: Monitor the organizational structure of the crew, including sizing, crew mix ratios, and compliance with wage regulations.
* Costs and Budgets: Review and monitor the cost and man-hour budget for the HVAC installation process, making adjustments as necessary to stay within financial limits.
* Resource Plans: Develop plans for staffing, facilities, equipment, and tools required to meet project needs, ensuring resources are effectively allocated and used.
* Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed set standards.
* Team Communication: Ensure clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates.
* Crew Performance Enhancement: Identify areas for improvement within the crew's performance and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in operations.
Requirements:
* Must be a US or Australian citizen.
* Must have a US TS/SCI Clearance w/Poly, or an Australian PV clearance.
* Must have a minimum of five years of HVAC technician experience.
* Must have a Master HVAC License, or Australian equivalent.
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
* Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards.
* Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, technologies, and requirements.
* Decision-Making Ability: Strong decision-making skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure.
This is a full-time position based at our Alice Springs facility, which spans 4,400 acres and features approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to delivering exceptional results.