What this job involves: We are looking for an experienced HVAC Technician to join our team at a biotech company. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in air handling equipment, air filters, refrigeration systems, and HVAC systems. They will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, monitoring and maintaining equipment, performing repairs, troubleshooting issues, and following safety protocols.
In addition to strong technical skills, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to adhering to regulations and working in a team-oriented and customer service-focused environment. They may be assigned to install, regularly monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, or upgrade building automation systems. It will be important for the candidate to achieve and maintain all required certifications, as well as possess a working knowledge of relevant codes and regulations related to the field.
This position is expected to work independently with minimal supervision while being an effective team player. The incumbent will also need to maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Operates and maintains building air handling units, refrigeration machinery, auxiliary equipment and other plant mechanical equipment including but not limited to vacuum, air conditioning, coolant and heating, ventilation, fume hoods, bio-safety cabinets, water systems, compressed air, specialty water (DI, RO, WFI, etc.) and exhaust systems required to maintain proper temperature, pressure, humidity, or other such operating conditions necessary to meet client’s needs.
- Observe and adjust related valves, switches, recorders, charts, indicators, and thermometers for control purposes.
- Keep logs of and maintain required conditions throughout assigned areas, anticipate and detect equipment failure and locate trouble or faulty equipment and make necessary adjustments, replacements, or tear down for repairs to prevent loss in scientific media, research, or manufacturing.
- Overhauls and installs equipment as required.
- Advised and instructs others assisting the equipment operations and in performing maintenance and repair work.
- Conducts testing and documentation for fume hood and exhaust lab device certifications as specified in the site standards.
- The incumbent may be assigned to install, periodically monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, repair or upgrade building automation systems. Achieves and maintains all appropriate certifications, as well as a working knowledge of all applicable codes and regulations related to the field.
- Works with minimal supervision in a team-based environment while maintaining knowledge of, and compliance with, all applicable codes, regulations, SOP’s, and work instructions as required.
Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:
- Trade license, apprenticeship, or equivalent trade experience vocational certification preferred.
- Previous experience working in life sciences environment desired.
Required Skills and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a Universal EPA certification.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Preferred experience with Siemens or Honeywell BAS systems.
- EPA Universal certification (Refrigeration) required.
- Must possess adequate skills to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a customer service environment and interact with clients.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in English with conflict resolution skills and effective communication in oral and written reports.
- Proficient in computer-based systems and programs, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Must be physically capable of performing required job functions, including lifting, bending, and moving in a safe manner.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Work at heights and perform overhead work as required.
- Skilled and physically able to operate electric hand tools, work on ladders, carry tools, lift and transport heavy loads, operate necessary equipment, and drive a motor vehicle.
- Able to work in confined spaces such as closets, crawl spaces, attics, vaults, etc.
- Environmental conditions will vary based on job requirements, including the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
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