Senior HVAC Technician

Senior HVAC Technician

The Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems and related building infrastructure supporting Carl Zeiss Meditec's manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining reliable facility operations and ensuring the environmental conditions required to support medical device manufacturing. The Senior HVAC Technician will work with critical systems, including cleanroom and production-area HVAC systems, chilled water systems, and associated mechanical equipment.

Here's what you'll do:

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of HVAC and mechanical equipment, including air handling units, rooftop units, variable frequency drives, chillers, boilers, exhaust systems, pumps, valves, and related mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose system failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Monitor and maintain required temperature, humidity, airflow, and pressure conditions throughout the facility.
• Maintain HVAC systems supporting ISO-classified manufacturing and laboratory environments.
• Help ensure cleanroom environmental requirements are consistently maintained, including temperature, humidity, airflow, and pressure relationships.
• Troubleshoot environmental excursions and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Follow cleanroom gowning, contamination control, and other applicable procedures when entering controlled environments.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance using the Facilities CMMS, MPulse.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, findings, repairs, and recommendations in the CMMS.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Support facility and equipment uptime goals by proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HVAC controls through the Building Automation System.
• Identify alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and equipment trends.
• Work with controls contractors and other technical resources when advanced troubleshooting or repairs are required.
• Perform all work in accordance with applicable safety and quality requirements, including OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety practices, company environmental, health & safety policies, and quality system requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and technical information.
• Follow all applicable procedures and requirements associated with a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Support HVAC installation projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvement initiatives.
• Assist with contractor coordination and verify that work is completed according to specifications and requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations for HVAC-related projects and facility improvements.

Do you qualify?

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an HVAC trade school or equivalent technical training.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of HVAC maintenance experience in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting HVAC mechanical systems, refrigeration systems, chilled water systems, air handling equipment, HVAC controls and sensors.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in one or more of the following environments is highly desirable: cleanrooms or other controlled environments, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, other regulated manufacturing environments, experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as MPulse or similar platforms, knowledge of ISO cleanroom requirements and environmental monitoring.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, ISO 13485, and other requirements associated with regulated manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond effectively to emergency equipment failures while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, including experience maintaining accurate records in a CMMS.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior maintenance technicians.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, contractors, and leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Valid California Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently climb and descend building and roof-access ladders.
• Work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms for extended periods.
• Work in mechanical rooms, manufacturing areas, and controlled environments, including cleanrooms.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in various positions for extended periods.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed.

Work Environment

• Fumes and airborne particles
• Moving mechanical equipment and parts
• Hazardous energy and vibration
• Maintenance, production, and process chemicals
• Janitorial chemicals
• Loud noise levels
• Extremely hot or cold temperatures

Appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used as required.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with core hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $34.00 - $43.00.
• Actual compensation will depend on factors such as location, experience, education, skills, and role scope.
• Eligible for performance bonus or sales commissions.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Maria Khalil

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).