HVAC Maintenance Technician

Merck•Millsboro, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 130 years, the company has pioneered groundbreaking science, driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. They work hand in hand with customers, empowering those who care for animals. The animal vaccine facility in Millsboro, Delaware, is experiencing dynamic growth and has been selected as the Center of Excellence for Poultry and Freeze Dried Vaccines. The company is seeking high-energy, novel-thinking individuals to support the site’s long-term journey. This opening for an HVAC Maintenance Technician is a critical element for building a high-performance, proactive organization within the Manufacturing Operations teams, which prioritize 'Safety First, Quality Always' and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma (required)
Two (2)+ years experience working with refrigeration equipment.
Five (5)+ years’ experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Experience with general plumbing and pipefitting work.
Experience with electrical controls for HVACR systems.
Ability to read and interpret blue-prints/schematics in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics or mechanical systems
Valid driver’s license
Universal refrigerant license required.
Must be able to meet all physical requirements associated with this job, including but not limited to: lifting/carrying up to 50lbs, working from ladders and elevated platforms.
Participate in the on-call rotation.
Experience working within OSHA General Industry standards including hot work and lockout tag out.
Accountability
Adaptability
Building Performance
Chilled Water Systems
Climate Control
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Electrical System Troubleshooting
Global Manufacturing
GMP Compliance
Healthcare Innovation
HVAC Systems
Hydraulics
Instrumentation
Interpret Electrical Drawings
Lockout Tagout
Maintenance Scheduling
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Plumbing
Pneumatic Systems
Preventive Maintenance
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Engineering
Quality Performance
Safety Compliance
Safety Procedures

Nice To Haves

A.S. degree in a technical discipline (preferred)
Biotech / pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing industry experience.
Experience with -70 Celsius Ultra Cold Freezers, Freeze Driers and Liquid Nitrogen equipment.
Experience with gas furnaces and gas heaters.
Experience in Biopharmaceutical processing equipment including freeze driers, ultra-cold freezers and incubators.
Working knowledge of an automated building management system (Siemens and JCI)
Experience supporting a fast paced manufacturing environment is an advantage.
Applicants should actively support, participate and embrace an empowered team culture and have excellent communication skills
Applicant should have previously demonstrated strong team skills, flexibility, motivation, ability to troubleshoot/problem solve, with a strong emphasis around safety and compliance practices.
Proficient with CMMS utilization
Experience with chilled water systems
Journeyman Card or Master HVACR License
Experience with walk-in coolers or walk-in freezers

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair process control and environmental control HVAC systems
Operational performance & regulatory compliance owner for all site HVAC equipment. Classes of equipment include Ultra-Cold Freezers, Process Chillers
Provides timely feedback and coordination to site customers regarding the status of HVAC system
Ensures appropriate spare parts inventories are established and maintained
Support investigations resulting from abnormal equipment performance
Actively supports safety initiatives including shop floor audits, lock-out/tag-out, line break, and confined space permitting
Provides training to others, as required
Responsible for working as part of an inclusive, high performance team to achieve site mission, vision, and goals through efficient and safe operation of equipment and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices