Senior HVAC Specialist

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role:
Senior HVAC Specialist

This position will be primarily focused on supporting the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC/R) systems. While cross‑training and support is an expectation of the role, the primary focus includes maintenance activities associated with air handling equipment, freezers, coolers (walk‑in and reach‑in), ultra‑low (cascade) freezers, filtration, chillers, refrigeration equipment, circulation pumps, and chemical treatment for cooling towers, piping systems, air flows/room‑to‑room pressure differentials and other related building systems.

NOTE: This position is offering a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

• HVAC System Expertise: Extensive experience with HVAC systems, including lyophilization, ultra‑low freezers, walk‑in units, air balancing, and electronic controls, with strong troubleshooting and planned maintenance abilities.
• Refrigeration & Certification: Proven refrigeration knowledge and the ability to obtain Universal Refrigeration Certification for working with ODS’s within 3 months.
• Electrical Proficiency: Strong understanding of basic AC/DC and 3‑phase electrical systems, including measuring current/voltage/resistance, Ohm’s law calculations, and reading electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Detailed Documentation: Ability to perform detailed, cGMP‑compliant documentation of repair and preventive maintenance activities (problem, cause, remedy) using a CMMS.
• Mechanical Troubleshooting & Safety: Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills, collaborative work ethic, and strict adherence to SOPs, OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and hazardous waste handling procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of Refrigerant Compliance rules.
• In depth understanding of industrial HVAC systems such as Ultra‑Low freezers, large scale chiller/chiller loop systems, LN2 Freezers, and walk‑in coolers/freezers.

• A current State of Iowa “Service Technician HVAC” license.

• Shift: 7am‑3:30pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
• Overtime sometimes required.
• Work environment includes, but is not limited to: inside air handlers, chillers, freezers, coolers, pumps, motors, GMP spaces, valves and coils, outdoors in a wide range of elements, condensing units, exhaust fans and cooling towers.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don’t necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

• Generous PTO
• 10‑week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.