HVAC Technician

Role Summary

We are currently looking to add an experienced HVAC Technician to our growing team at our Menands campus with a Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm shift. Our HVAC Technicians are responsible for start-up, normal operation, monitoring and shutdown of HVAC and equipment. We perform all tasks necessary for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, calibration, and repair work of all mechanical related systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of coolers and freezers including Ultra Low temperature Freezers
• Operation of Centrifugal and Reciprocating refrigeration chillers
• Maintenance of Chilled water systems including distribution and condenser pumps and Air Compressors
• Participating in rotational on-call for site emergency work
• Preventive maintenance and repair of industrial air handling systems
• Operation of facility-wide BAS system
• Conducting daily rounds on all HVAC and facilities related equipment

Qualifications

• Follow current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) and good business practices
• Ensure safe and efficient hands-on maintenance of all plant manufacturing equipment and related support equipment with strict adherence to SOPs, cGMPs, GDPs and quality standards
• Communicate and coordinate with each department and within Facilities Management when planned and unplanned work events occur
• Coordinate with outside contractors/vendors to perform scheduled and/or non-scheduled Preventative Maintenance or general work
• Solid understanding of industrial HVAC systems including maintenance of industrial Air Handler Units
• EPA certified for refrigeration gases
• Ability to become fully gown qualified to work in production areas

Education

• AAS (Associate of Applied Science) or equivalent required; level determined by relevant experience

Skills

• AC, Heating, Chilled Water Systems, Building Automation Controls, and Maintenance
• Experience with Electronic, PLC, mechanical and building automation systems in pharmaceutical environments (preferred)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills