Job Description

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment where your technical skills and problem-solving abilities will help ensure the reliability of critical systems? As an HVAC/R Technician at GSK, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and improving our facility’s HVAC and refrigeration systems. You’ll work collaboratively with a team of professionals, troubleshoot and repair equipment, and contribute to a safe and efficient workplace. We value candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow their expertise in a supportive and inclusive environment.

As an HVAC/R Technician, you will be responsible to operate, maintain, and install mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, electronic instrumentation used for the operation of Refrigeration /HVAC systems for the Marietta GSK Facility and its infrastructure. Lead the HVAC/R team by way of example as a high performing technician; self-starter, collaborative, positive, problem solver.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.  These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Refrigeration/HVAC Equipment Maintenance:

  • Experience with programing HVAC/R controls

  • Monitor, maintain, and manage site Refrigeration/HVAC equipment. such as Chillers, Cooling Towers, Cold Boxes/Freezers/etc., and AHU’s

  • Basic understanding of steam

• Work Order Planning:

  • Schedule PMs and regulatory inspections with outside vendors.

  • Plan and schedule work orders with input from equipment owners and Engineering dept. planner.

• Asset Management

  • Define scope of work needed for asset modifications, upgrades, or new equipment

  • Create and manage reports on projects (scope of work, quotes, SMRs, POs, and job completion).

• Technical Support:

  • Provide Refrigeration/HVAC technical support and guidance to skilled trade groups.

  • Stay knowledgeable in related laws, regulations, and engineering standards.

• Mentorship:

  • Onboard, mentor, and model behaviors and standards for Refrigeration/HVAC technicians.

  • Ensure adherence to EHS/Quality/Engineering standards.

• Audit Representation:

  • Represent your trade area in regulatory audits.

• Compliance Management:

  • Manage and participate in change controls, CAPAs, deviations, investigations, and self-inspections.

  • Proficiently review, approve, and use SOPs and check sheets.

• On Call:

  • Cover periodic on call rotation

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Must possess an Associate’s Degree in Refrigeration, HVAC, or a related field; OR prior military experience with relevant technical expertise in refrigeration/HVAC systems.

• EPA Certification for Refrigerant Handling and other relevant industry certifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in refrigeration system maintenance and HVAC operations, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on-site.

• Required to be on-site. Job may require working longer hours and performing more tasks during both shutdowns each year.

• Experience using Work order systems (SAP) and documentation.

• Basic computer skills. (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Journeyman HVAC-R license, Passing International Code Council Certification exam

• Proven ability to work independently while mentoring junior technicians and leading projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledgeable in ASHRAE content

• Preferred 8+ years’ experience as a technician in an industrial/commercial environment.

• Preferred 3-5 years’ experience working with BMS system to control and operate HVAC/R equipment.

• Preferred experience with SAP systems

• Preferred experience with food and/or pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience working on process and utilities systems.

• Basic understanding of steam

• Ability to troubleshoot and a general mechanical aptitude.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

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