Technician 2, HVAC/Refrigeration

The Technician 2, HVAC/Refrigeration is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems/equipment. This role ensures these systems meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage environments. Additionally, this role is responsible for conducting regular inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC/R systems to ensure they are operating within the required specifications.

What You’ll Do
• Performs routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance of the site’s heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration systems and equipment with limited supervision.
• Reports complex HVAC issues to senior technicians, management, or plant engineering.
• Oversees the installation of equipment, as required.
• Leads small projects related to HVAC systems and cold rooms.
• Provides recommendations to management to develop HVAC maintenance schedules.
• Mentors or provides training to HVAC technicians.
• Provides input to develop maintenance and repair plans for HVAC systems and equipment, including cold rooms.
• Follows all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Routinely tests and certifies HEPA filters to prescribed schedule.
• Assists with maintaining contracts with external vendors, as needed.
• Conducts work adhering to system air balancing activities under the guidance of senior technicians or management.
• Assists site functions to qualify and maintain production ventilation and equipment.
• Interacts with vendors or other departments, contractors, and disciplines to schedule repairs, maintenance, etc…
• Completes specialized training programs for HVAC systems.
• Works with Building Management Systems (BMS) monitoring program to trend and review specific data relating to HVAC systems.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Utilities, Plant Engineering, and other support groups.
• Assists with revising and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), as needed.
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of regulations and codes for HVAC work.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of system air balancing activities required for clean room environments and pressure cascades.
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call, and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of experience in HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or vocational training in HVAC.
• Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification (EPA 608 Certification).

Preferred Qualifications
• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, applied engineering or another relevant field.
• Prior experience with industrial HVAC systems.
• Prior experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or equivalent work order management experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing refrigerant systems, and testing and certifying HEPA filters.
• HVAC/Refrigeration Certification.