HVAC Technician

Scope

The HVAC Technician demonstrates proficiency in work involving facility/utility equipment and general building repairs / construction. High emphasis of proven proficiencies in leadership with duties that will involve preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance in a fast-paced demanding food and beverage manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties And Key Responsibilities

• Promotes and practices safety and conducts him/herself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times without compromise.
• Displays initiative to lead efforts to improve productivity.
• Uses tools ranging from hand and power tools to precision measuring and alignment instruments and electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance activities to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, utility systems operate efficiently and maximizes equipment uptime.
• Inspects, operates, or tests machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and improve efficiencies.
• Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems and determines how to correct fault, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Must be able to perform checks on Trane 250-to-400-ton chillers and be able to troubleshoot the system.
• Trouble shoot glycol pumps for the Trane chiller system.
• Experienced with an in-depth knowledge of utility systems such as compressors, boilers, chillers, and water systems.
• Familiar with HVAC operations and controls.
• Knowledge of mechanical power transfer systems such as gear reducers, chain/belt drives, direct drives, bearings, shafts, and couplings.
• Knowledge of 480-volt 3 phase power distribution such as transformers, Motor Control Centers, power panels.
• Basic knowledge of 120- and 24-volt discrete control and 4-20mA analog control systems.
• Knowledge and experience with pneumatic operated control valve actuators and solenoid devices.
• Documents all work performed, hours, parts, and follow up work on maintenance work orders.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• HVAC certification and experience required.
• 5 years accumulative experience in building maintenance and/or utility maintenance.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft applications and CMMS experience.
• Must have prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills.
• Must have strong critical thinking and technical troubleshooting abilities.
• High sense of urgency and customer support.
• Deep self-motivation and pride of craftsmanship, challenges the status quo.
• Must have the ability to work extended hours while standing.
• Must have good job performance and attendance records.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend.
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records.
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds