HVAC Specialist

TISTA Science and Technology is seeking a HVAC Specialist to join our growing team.

At TISTA, you'll do meaningful, mission driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We're proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Professional development reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

• Perform 24/7/365 monitoring and readiness of Data Center infrastructure and space.
• Tour of duty will involve shiftwork.
• This position, after completing on-boarding and training, will be assigned a shift.
• Schedule changes will occur at times, to ensure coverage.
• Schedule tour of duties, review daily reports, and manage day to day operations of IT Equipment Room Operations.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the Data Center's environmental systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, power systems, and fire protection systems.
• HVAC systems may include chilled water, condenser water, direct expansion refrigerant, and/or other type systems, depending on the location.
• Monitor the computer room mechanical support systems, including chilled water systems (water chillers, air conditioning units, pumps, distribution piping, heat rejection units, cooling towers, air handlers, humidifiers, and other HVAC equipment) and heating systems (boilers, water heaters, and other HVAC equipment).
• Monitor emergency generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, storage batteries, transfer switches, transformers, switchgear, electrical monitoring and distribution equipment, variable speed drives, lighting systems, circuit breakers of all sizes and descriptions, and other electrical systems/equipment to ensure a stable, redundant, reliable computer room environment.
• Review, install, and close out computer room system installations and de-installations of HVAC equipment/systems.
• Ensure the computer room operating environment in accordance with applicable ASHRAE guidance for Class A computer room environments.
• Plan, implement, and maintain a predictive sustainment, maintenance, and repair program for installed infrastructure equipment supporting the computer room environments.
• Closed loop cooling maintenance and repair.
• Maintain system operational and maintenance logs by tracking scheduled and unscheduled events, record issues and identify potential risks to reliable equipment operations for future engineering review and trend analysis.
• Prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports and related documents as required by ITOPS IO standards or other directives provided by the Government COR/VA PM.
• Prepare reports required for tracking progress as required.
• Establish and maintain assigned project files for the Facilities Management Section.
• Perform analysis on equipment as required to maintain performance. Research online or other sources for market research information and prepare results for COR Per COR Instructions.
• Review, analyze, and provide recommended updates to all operational and maintenance procedures.
• Adhere to task order specifications and established policies and procedures by reporting any noted discrepancies to the COR, Government VA PM, or management.
• Document and update facility maintenance plans and schedules.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Must be able to lift and/or move objects weighing 25 lbs. or more unassisted.
• Must be able to climb and balance (stairs, ladders, scaffolds, etc.).
• Specific vision abilities required - close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust/focus.
• Computer skills - data entry, use of Microsoft products and VA software.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years' work experience.

Clearance:

• The ability to pass a Tier 2/Moderate Background Investigation.

Location:

• Department of Veteran's Affairs (100% On-site)
• Sunday - Wednesday (6:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST Time)
• Austin Information Technology Center (AITC)

1615 Woodward Street,

Austin, TX 78741