Commercial HVAC Mechanic

Battelle•West Jefferson, OH

10d•$51,400 - $70,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The HVAC Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial HVAC and mechanical systems that support critical research laboratories and operations at Battelle’s West Jefferson campus. In this hands-on role, you will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose equipment and system issues, make necessary repairs and adjustments, and help ensure reliable facility operations with minimal downtime. The position works with a variety of HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and control systems and interacts with Building Automation Systems (BAS) to monitor equipment performance and maintain safe and efficient operations. You will also collaborate with facilities personnel and contractors on laboratory renovations, system improvements, and other facility projects while ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and established maintenance procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma with 5 years of HVAC/mechanical-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have demonstrated knowledge of Commercial heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, regulatory codes and requirements, as well as related pneumatic and electrical control systems
Must possess the physical ability to perform manual labor, including work outdoors in inclement weather
Ability to respond to emergency calls during non-business hours. May be required to work overtime for activities related to HVAC, shutdowns, repairs, and emergency situations
Must a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a government secret clearance

Nice To Haves

A mechanical contractor's license and/or refrigeration certification is desirable
Knowledge of Honeywell and Siemens building automation systems is a plus
May be required to obtain special clearances and inoculations to work in labs containing biohazards or radioactive substances

Responsibilities

Monitors equipment to ensure the operation is within specified parameters, especially to meet the requirements of conducting project work for clients; makes adjustments and repairs as necessary; conducts necessary tests and inspects system equipment and components to detect actual and potential mechanical problems that would affect project work, and takes corrective action
Maintains an adequate inventory of spare parts to keep systems running smoothly with minimum downtime
Monitors system performance and demand to ensure compliance with safety and energy savings guidelines
Develops and maintains an effective preventive maintenance program using the site’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Coordinates with other facility’s staff and contractor’s staff to accomplish work on new/renovated labs
Track data and interact with the Building Automation System (BAS) to ensure smooth operations
Follows recognized procedures/techniques and applies knowledge of regulatory codes; ensures compliance with applicable Battelle guidelines as well as national, state, and local regulations and requirements