What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician (1st Shift) - Chicago, IL position at S&C Electric Company?
As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner
Hours
- 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Mon-Fri) Onsite
- Overtime on weekends/holidays as required
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position in US - Chicago can be found in the JOB INFO section below This role is also eligible for S&C's annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as an Intermediate Technician!
Are you passionate about Continuous Improvement and Facilities? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Production & Facilities function. As an Intermediate Technician, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.
S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our maintenance functions. As a maintenance technician, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations in support of our diverse teams. In this job, you will perform various construction and installation tasks on continuous improvement and repair/maintenance projects as assigned by your leadership team - Facilities Engineering & Maintenance or their designate. You will work closely with various Product Divisions, Support Organizations, contractors, consultants, and other Facilities personnel. Tasks include measuring, working from ladders, dismantling equipment, reading and interpreting drawings, disconnecting and reconnecting equipment, cutting, bending, installing/dismantling of new and existing piping systems, threading and assembling of piping, properly terminating of piping valves and accessories, troubleshooting and repair of facilities/process equipment, anchoring of equipment and accessories to concrete floors and walls, some rigging and movement of equipment both manually and with the use of a fork lift.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reading layouts, diagrams, project commissioning documents, and material lists with the ability to complete related assigned task.
- Handle the inspection, repair, installation, modification and maintenance of HVAC, HV, AC, etc. equipment.
- Assisting other Facilities personnel with engineering improvement, construction task and daily work request.
- Exercising some judgment with making decisions on assigned projects or tasks.
- Use appropriate welding gases to produce quality welds and set up fixtures for a variety of welding assignments (Soft solder, brazing, silver solder etc.).
- Fabrication, installation, and detailed assembly work as required, and production rearrangements.
What you'll Need To Succeed:
- 5 years of experience as an industrial technician with a foundation in HVAC equipment.
- EPA Certificate required
- Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams or schematics.
- Experienced in Soldering (Soft solder, brazing & silver soldering).
- Proficiency with refrigeration theory and the use of refrigerant gauges.
- Demonstrated ability to using a variety of hand/Power tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot a variety of mechanical problems related to facilities equipment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical operations.
Major Physical Demands:
- Standing Remaining in an upright position 75% of the time with intermittent walking and sitting.
- Lifting Frequent lifting of components ranging from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs.
- Walking Frequent walking short distances from job to job throughout the plant.
- Carrying Occasional carrying of equipment components or tools weighing up to 20 lbs.
- Pushing Occasional use of hand truck, parts cart, to move portable equipment a moderate distance.
- Pulling Occasional use of hand truck, parts cart, to move portable equipment a moderate distance.
- Bending Frequent bending required to perform job tasks.
- Reaching Frequent reaching to install and remove parts or assemblies from equipment.
- Handling Continuous handling of small hand tools, power tools and equipment
S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.
No fixed Deadline
S&C has a proud and longstanding tradition of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Further, S&C is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure that qualified females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities can pursue equal employment opportunities. For information regarding equal employment opportunity, please see http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
