HVAC​/Refrigeration Tech

Overview

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Under the supervision of the Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor and direction of the maintenance team leader, installs, maintains, operates, calibrates, repairs and troubleshoots refrigeration, air conditioning and air volume equipment and associated control systems.
• In compliance with operating procedures, Company and Government regulations, and current Good Manufacturing Procedures, assures the quality of our products and services are of the highest priority.
• HVAC mechanics will perform maintenance on any equipment or facilities which their skills support in a compliant quality manner.
• HVAC mechanics are part of the Utilities Technician work group and will primarily share work assignments within their job grouping with no inherent or “system imposed” limits. Based on business needs, Utilities Technicians will perform maintenance activities including crossing between job groupings where skills are common.
• Work assignments, building and equipment are not exclusive to any craft, job grouping, or employee.
• Position may include responsibility for maintaining significant business systems (e.g., CMMS data, planning, procurement, and scheduling) including the authority to assign, coordinate, and maintain work for others.

• Portable and fixed power and hand tools, oxyacetylene torch, chemical cleaning equipment, protective clothing and safety devices, gauge manifolds, electronic/electric/pneumatic measuring devices, two-way radios, portable vacuum pumps, various refrigerant/heat transfer/lubrication media containers and handling equipment, maintenance rigging equipment.
• BAS keyboard/CRI and CFC, HCFC, and HFC leak detection reclaiming, recycling, recovery systems.

• Installs, maintains, calibrates, repairs/overhauls, and operates air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including compressors, pumps, evaporators, expansion valves, solenoid valves, all controls, condensers, and other related parts.
• Ensures compliance with CFC-related regulations and qualifications maximizing recovery via effective leak detection, maintenance procedures, and use of reclaiming, recycling, recovery equipment.
• Troubleshoots and adjusts HVAC systems and air volume control equipment to maintain proper temperature, humidity, and air flow conditions.
• Monitors and measures pressure drop of HVAC filters and replaces them as necessary, observing all system integrity and safety requirements.
• Cleans HVAC coils, evaporators, and condensers using appropriate methods to maintain equipment in good operating condition.
• Repairs and adjusts refrigeration systems to maintain design parameters (temperature, pressure, level).
• Utilizes Building Automation Systems (BAS) to monitor and troubleshoot, following all change control procedures.
• Responds to alarms, reviews unusual problems with supervision, maintains logs in a cGMP compliant manner, and documents activities via daily labor records.
• Provides routine rigging and alignment work as required.
• Communicates effectively with supervision to convey equipment and system status, parts, and other work requirements.
• Operates recovery, recycling and reclaiming devices and obtains necessary certifications to comply with regulations.
• Completes department training requirements (orientation, SOP, safety, etc.) as directed.
• Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, Kaizen events, and other trainings/initiatives as required.
• Prepares labor and material estimates and assists in planning.
• Assists supervision with scheduling and prioritization of work orders in maintenance systems.
• Makes recommendations and prepares orders for spare parts and tools.
• Consults with supervision and other mechanics on problem resolution and keeps supervision informed of issues.
• Writes, executes, and completes safety permits.
• Annual field verification for EL qualifications.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) and…