Industrial HVAC Technician

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Business Unit

BAMG - Wilson

Management Level

Non-Management

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday / 8-hour shift: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM

$7,500 Sign on Bonus – $3,500 paid after 30 days and $3,500 paid after 1 year

Bridgestone Americas is seeking an Industrial HVAC Technician for our Wilson, NC facility. The position will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems with the Wilson, NC manufacturing plant. The role ensures optimal performance of climate control systems to support production processes, employee comfort and equipment functionality. The technician must follow safety protocols, adhere to regulatory requirements, and work collaboratively with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial HVAC and refrigeration equipment, heating ventilation units and air handler units

• Troubleshoot and repair DX systems (Steam and electricity - control humidity for critical production assets)

• Plan, train, and lead other HVAC technicians on plant industrial HVAC equipment

• Understand, maintain, and monitor Metasys controls for all HVAC equipment and troubleshoot and respond to all alarms

• Improve current HVAC infrastructure to allow better troubleshooting of equipment

• Have capability to troubleshoot alarms and maintain Munters Units, Dehumidifers, 3x 1500 Chillers for the Chiller Plant

• Plan and execute preventative maintenance for all process equipment as well as comfort cooling equipment utilizing BAAM

• Respond to critical equipment emergency calls and lead JCI branch service technicians to the site for corrective action

• Responsible for preventative maintenance parts including filters, belts, compressors, safety equipment and refrigeration removal equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical certification or associate degree in HVAC/R or a related field

• EPA 608 universal certification for handing refrigerants (or ability to obtain)

• Experience in Industrial HVAC maintenance or commercial HVAC maintenance

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Nice to have:

• Experience planning preventative maintenance activities

• Experience with continuous improvement projects (Kaizen)

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.

• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.