HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

We are currently looking to add an experienced HVAC Technician to our growing team at our Menands campus with a Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm shift. Our HVAC Technicians are responsible for start-up, normal operation, monitoring and shutdown of HVAC and equipment. We perform all tasks necessary for troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, calibration, and repair work of all mechanical related systems.

As an HVAC Technician, a typical day might include the following:

• Maintenance of coolers and freezers including Ultra Low temperature Freezers
• Operation of Centrifugal and Reciprocating refrigeration chillers
• Maintenance of Chilled water systems including distribution and condenser pumps and Air Compressors
• Participating in rotational on-call for site emergency work
• Preventive maintenance and repair of industrial air handling systems
• Operation of facility-wide BAS system
• Conducting daily rounds on all HVAC and facilities related equipment

This role might be for you if you:

• Follow current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) and good business practices (G)
• Ensure safe and efficient hands-on maintenance of all plant manufacturing equipment and related support equipment with strict adherence to SOPs, cGMPs, GDPs and quality standards
• Can communicate and coordinate with each department and within Facilities Management when planned and unplanned work events occur
• Are able to coordinate with outside contractors/vendors to perform scheduled and/or non-scheduled Preventative Maintenance or general work
• Have a solid understanding of industrial HVAC systems including maintenance of industrial Air Handler Units
• Are EPA certified for refrigeration gases
• Have the ability to become fully gown qualified to work in production areas

To be considered for the HVAC Technician you ideally should have an AAS and the following minimum experience in AC, Heating, Chilled Water Systems, Building Automation Controls, and Maintenance for each level. Electronic, PLC, mechanical and building automation systems experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

• HVAC Technician II: AAS with 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• HVAC Technician III: AAS with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role.