About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

Rivian is looking for skilled and motivated Industrial HVAC Technicians to join our multi-skilled facilities maintenance team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex HVAC systems that support critical manufacturing and building environments. You’ll ensure environmental comfort, system reliability, and energy efficiency across the site — while partnering closely with Controls, Electrical, and Facilities Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

HVAC Systems & Troubleshooting

Diagnose and repair rooftop units (RTUs), air handling units (AHUs), VAV boxes, chillers, cooling towers, and related systems
Troubleshoot BAS alarms, control issues, and system irregularities
Replace compressors, motors, pumps, bearings, and other system components with minimal instruction
Perform refrigeration circuit maintenance including soldering, brazing, charging, and wiring
Conduct root cause analysis on recurring HVAC performance issues and implement long-term corrective actions

Preventive Maintenance (PM)

Perform scheduled PMs on HVAC and ventilation equipment per the master PM calendar
Replace filters, belts, and bearings; inspect coils; clean drain lines and mechanical spaces
Maintain organized, clean, and compliant mechanical rooms following 5S and safety standards
Support seasonal system changeovers and readiness reporting

Building Automation & Controls

Navigate and interpret Building Automation Systems (BAS) to identify, trend, and resolve alarms
Adjust control parameters for system efficiency and comfort balance
Work with Controls and Electrical teams to interpret and modify wiring diagrams and sequences of operation

Hot Call Response & Facility Support

Respond quickly to facility comfort and mechanical hot calls, including loss of heating/cooling or airflow.
Escalate and coordinate with cross-functional teams for high-impact or multi-discipline issues.
Communicate findings, corrective actions, and risk areas to leadership in real time

Documentation & Reporting

Complete and close all work orders in SAP/Ranger with accurate notes and refrigerant tracking
Provide daily summaries of completed work and open issues
Support compliance with ASHRAE, OSHA, EPA, and Rivian safety standards

Qualifications

EPA Universal Certification (required)
Proven experience in industrial, commercial, or large-scale HVAC maintenance
Solid understanding of refrigeration cycles, compressors, condensers, evaporators, and control systems
Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues independently
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, mechanical schematics, and BAS interfaces
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Perform break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to observing devices in operation to location root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examining parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; and performing tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; reconditioning and repairing machine tools
Identify and source parts, supplies and repair items as necessary
Independently perform maintenance as per industry standards
May be required to set up and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
May perform welding tasks
Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards
Drive and participate in CI activities - processes, results, and cost savings
Update records and reviews CMMS history
Troubleshoot and analyze control systems to resolve software/ hardware and configuration problems
Utilize predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data
Provide assistance to other technicians as needed and leadership to small teams. Perform more advanced functions as a part of training and development
Complete on-the-job and technical self-study programs for career development
Follow all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $37-$43 an hour for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than June 30, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Pay: $37.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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