Senior HVAC Specialist - 1st Shift (Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm)

Role Summary

Senior HVAC Specialist responsible for supporting heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC/R) systems. Primary focus includes maintenance of air handling equipment, freezers and coolers (walk-in and reach-in), ultra-low freezers, filtration, chillers, refrigeration equipment, circulation pumps, and chemical treatment for cooling towers, piping systems, and related building systems. Cross-training and support are expected as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required: Understanding of Refrigerant Compliance rules
• Required: 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
• Preferred: A current State of Iowa “Service Technician HVAC” license

Additional Requirements

• Shift: 7am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Overtime sometimes required
• Work environment includes interior air handlers, chillers, freezers, coolers, pumps, motors, GMP spaces, valves and coils, outdoors in various elements, condensing units, exhaust fans and cooling towers