HVAC Technician (Salary: Starting at $34.30 Per Hour) Job

Purpose of Position:

Responsible for the service, calibration, installation and testing of all HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

Job Duties:

• Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
• Assists with installation of new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines.  
• Effectively troubleshoot electrical, instrument and mechanical problems in the field.
• Understand, execute and follow all life critical procedures in the execution of maintenance activities.
• Assist with LAN troubleshooting as required
• Repairs, installs and services all plant equipment
• Executes all tasks necessary as assigned to support plant operations
• Tests all work for proper operation prior to turnover to production.
• Provides feedback to supervision pertaining to out of calibration instrumentation and any abnormal equipment observations
• Maintains a clean, organized shop and clean design practices during day to day work activities.
• Follows planning/ scheduling protocols for the completion and documentation of work order status
• Supports Cares/Behavior Based Safety (BBS) process by performing observations 
• Supports Loss Control policy, AIMS, ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems.

Maintains proficiencies in the following areas:

• General mechanical
• Piping threading and fitting
• Rotating equipment rebuilding and alignment (mechanical seals, bearings and couplings)
• Electrical power, conduit and electrical wiring installation (hazardous and non-hazardous)
• General instrumentation electronic and pneumatic.
• General troubleshooting.
• Reading and understanding PIDs, electrical prints and equipment drawings.
• May be required to complete formal training in area of specialty.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma with 5 years experience in the HVAC field
• Demonstrated understanding of a variety of HVAC concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Refrigerant certified universal technician (40CFR para 82, sub para F).
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair boilers, analyze and adjust boiler controls, keep detailed logs of boiler operation, follow safety regulations and ensure boiler meets efficiency standards.
• Must have licenses to add biocides to cooling towers and for pesticides spraying (7A  F, G categories certified)
• Basic skills in MS Office; knowledge of SAP preferred
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at significant heights
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; both to carry and to lift overhead.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and enter confined spaces