About this role
Overview: Responsible for maintaining the buildings, grounds, utilities, equipment, and infrastructure that support production operations. This position performs authorized self-help preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and facility improvements to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production shops, offices, warehouses, and waterfront facilities. The Engineering Technician works closely with operations, production, environmental, and safety personnel to maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards while minimizing downtime and supporting overall business operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical aptitude, experience with commercial or industrial facility maintenance, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Description:
- Troubleshoot facility deficiencies and submit repair plans for Facility Manager review and approval.
- Track, monitor and provide reports for facility deficiency correction minimizing impacts to production work.
- Track and support design efforts of building, land and waterfront construction Initiatives.
- Assist in developing engineered training plans for equipment setup and continuous production training.
- Assist in developing facility workflow layouts to ensure effective and efficient production performance.
- Coordinate with external contractors for specialized facility repairs or larger projects, ensuring compliance with service agreements and safety.
- Conduct regular inspections of the facility's systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational policies.
Qualifications
- US Citizenship.
- 3 years experience in building maintenance.
- Can troubleshoot building systems: electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
- Can troubleshoot equipment and facility issues: machines, tools, ceilings and general repairs.
- Environmental Protection Agency 608 / NAPE General Certificate of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (GCAR) / Or Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) a plus.
- Shipyard, Infrastructure, or Industrial experience.
- Proficiency in industrial, environmental and OSHA standards and requirements.
- Ability to install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Ability to perform essential plumbing to address any leaks, clogs, and other plumbing issues. This includes performing preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing fixtures.
- Electrical knowledge is necessary for tasks such as troubleshooting electrical deficiencies, replacing light fixtures, receptacles, switches, and office modifications.
- Must be able to work cooperatively and productively with other employees, contractors, and shipyard personnel.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Chesapeake, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.