Facilities Maintenance Technician (HVAC)

Nokian Tyres•Dayton, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician (HVAC) is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing various building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and mechanical components. This role ensures the reliable operation of serviced devices and equipment, performs preventative maintenance, and collaborates with contractors. The technician will also monitor and maintain critical infrastructure like lift stations and heat networks, manage materials, and participate in equipment testing and commissioning. A key aspect of the role involves ensuring fire safety equipment is in good working order. The position requires a strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Ability to obtain EPA 608 universal certificate within 3 months of employment.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of heat network diagrams; heating equipment of heat supply sources; heat consumer schedule; design of measuring instruments in heat networks; fundamentals of hydraulics and heat engineering.
Knowledge of design, maintenance rules, operating conditions, and operation mode of equipment for special water treatment systems, their process diagrams; location of equipment, pipelines and fittings; requirements for the quality of coolant and distillate after cleaning; purpose of measuring instruments, alarms and automatic controllers; decontamination methods for premises, equipment, pipelines and tools.
Knowledge of design and operation principle of hot water and steam boilers of various systems; operational data of boiler equipment and mechanisms; design of automatic control devices; rules for maintaining boiler room operation modes depending on device readings; piping and alarm diagrams in the boiler room; rules for setup and adjustment of measuring instruments.
Ability to work with portable electric and pneumatic tools.
Knowledgeable in hoist and rigging practices.
Trained, permitted to operate, and possess a forklift driver license.
Carefulness, honesty, and reliability during work execution.
Technical mindset and engineering approach.
Computer skills at user level (Excel, Word).
Ability to promptly and efficiently resolve emerging issues, including technical issues.
Good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates team spirit, flexibility, and a positive attitude as an active team contributor.
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates problem-solving skills; able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise.
Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam, and drug screening.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
High School Diploma or GED required.
1 to 2 years of mechanical or experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Boiler and chiller operator certificates a plus.
Lean / process improvement tools experience and/or interest in advancing knowledge in this area.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair doors and actuator functions (non-overhead).
Troubleshoot and repair of HVAC systems.
Troubleshoot and serve as a point of reference for Fire Alarm and Notifier systems.
Perform basic electrical functions and troubleshooting.
Perform HVAC Filter replacement.
Maintain knowledge of air compressor operation and maintenance.
Troubleshoot freight elevator malfunctions and reset simple faults.
Verify contractor workmanship for thoroughness and completion.
Monitor and maintain lift stations, oil/water separators, and other underground services.
Ensure good condition, trouble-free, and reliable operation of serviced devices and equipment, including timely, high-quality repair.
Study device operation conditions, identify causes of premature wear, and take measures for prevention and elimination.
Monitor the hydraulic mode of heat networks, maintain temperature schedules, and oversee pumping operations, condensate return, and serviceability of reserve boiler rooms from the control panel.
Participate in the activation and deactivation of heat networks and heat points, and emergency response.
Participate in preparing requests for materials, spare parts, and tools, ensuring their economical and rational use.
Carry out comprehensive testing of equipment after overhauls and prepare repaired equipment for commissioning.
Maintain hot water and steam boilers, and heating water converter plants of heat distribution networks.
Regulate the operation of economizers, air heaters, steam superheaters, and feed pumps.
Service steam traps as required.
Ensure fire pumps are in good working order and make periodic checks on fire protection equipment.
Perform other duties as required.