Position Summary:

The Senior Technician, HVAC is required to operate, monitor, maintain and repair all equipment used for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning across all CPC locations.

Responsibilities: Include but not limited to –

• Communicate regularly with HVAC Management and Technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure effective communication concerning tasks and issues.
• Maintain and repair all HVAC equipment and mechanical components to OEM specification, i.e., valves, motors, belts, bearings, filters, and lubrication.
• Monitor, service, install, repair and replace refrigeration systems including split systems, chillers, packaged units, etc.
• Operate personally owed vehicle to transport individual, along with all the individual “hand tools” as deemed by HVAC manager, to all company buildings, in accordance with the necessary diagnosis and repairs.
• Ensure that JR HVAC Technicians are being trained and executing functions correctly.
• Inspect all equipment rooms periodically, identify and repair any potential problems, maintain cleanliness in the systems and rooms.
• Routinely review the operation of HVAC equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs under the direction of management.
• Track, analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
• Assist in maintaining safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management

Education and Experience:

• High school or GED diploma required.
• Universal EPA Certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC and/or facility systems operation and maintenance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

• Ability to effectively communicate expectations to employees.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic knowledge of computer operation for use on energy management systems.
• Experience with Direct Digital Controls a plus for use with our Preventative Maintenance and work order system (BACNET, TCC, eMaint).
• Ability to understand and diagnose issues with different air distribution systems such Munters, Trane, Johnson Controls, Liebert, Chillers, etc.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting, understanding wiring diagrams and order of operations

Physical Demands:

• Good hand eye coordination.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to reach with arms and use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools and controls.
• Required to stoop, kneel, walk, crouch, stand, bend, sit, talk, hear, and climb stairs/ladders.

Work Environment:

• Work in outdoor weather conditions all year round.
• Indoor work environment may include close proximity to heavy machinery and pharmaceutical powders, with exposure to loud noises.
• Exposure to temperature variations, humidity and dust.
• Potential to move between production operations sites/areas to complete job functions; regular, ongoing travel throughout geographic areas on a continual basis as a normal part of the role, requiring the use of a personal vehicle.
• Hours/travel may be subject to change based on management/company discretion.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May be responsible for guiding union employees.

Personal Protective Equipment or Attire Required for Position: 

• As needed.