HVAC Tech, Maintenance

MSD•Durham, NC

3d•$57,900 - $91,200

About The Position

The HVAC&R Technician provides equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support for ongoing facility and manufacturing operations and site growth initiatives. The role supports vaccine process equipment operations and helps ensure that equipment and systems are maintained in a compliant state. It follows standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance plans, completes written documentation and SAP transactions, and participates in change-control activities, including maintaining spare-part lists and preventive maintenance plans. The technician supports industrial HVAC&R systems, particularly industrial refrigeration systems such as DX systems, chillers, cascade refrigeration, freezers, air handlers, and cold boxes. The role also supports chilled water, glycol, plant steam and condensate systems, automated systems such as DCS and PLCs, and maintenance equipment and calibration tools. Work includes troubleshooting and repairing complex systems, performing routine maintenance and calibrations, managing work orders and spare parts, coordinating repairs with other departments and contractors, and assisting with automation, validation, and testing. The position requires collaboration across Operations, Quality, Automation, Technology, contractors, and other groups. The technician contributes to safe, efficient maintenance and continuous improvement, while complying with cGMP, safety, environmental, calibration, and maintenance procedures. The schedule is a rotating night shift listed as 1800–0600, with a 5-on/2-off, 5-off/2-on pattern; on-call coverage on nights and weekends and weekend overtime are also required. Duties take place in areas requiring cleanroom gowning and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of plant maintenance experience with technical craft skills in areas such as instrumentation, electrical, plumbing, advanced mechanical, HVAC, or multi-stage refrigeration systems.
Valid EPA 608 Certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment or before the first day of employment.
HVAC, BAS, and instrumentation troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read electrical prints, P&IDs, and blueprints, and understand P&ID control loops.
Technical capability with PLCs and CMMS calibration and maintenance database systems.
Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Windows, and applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent written documentation and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with peers and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills and individual aptitude.
Availability for off-hours on-call work rotation and weekend overtime.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level, and walk, bend, crawl, and stoop.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and perform duties requiring cleanroom gowning.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel to completion.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial refrigeration systems; alternatively, experience in mechanical, electronics, electrical, or instrumentation work.
Experience in a cleanroom or GMP/regulated manufacturing environment, including an FDA-regulated industry.
Experience with maintenance database systems.
Knowledge of SAP and Allen-Bradley PLCs.
Knowledge of Siemens Apogee BAS or Siemens APOGEE/Desigo BAS.
Strong knowledge of industrial HVAC and building automation systems.
Strong knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems, including DX, cascade, and absorption systems.
Experience with desiccant dehumidification systems and room pressure controls.
Industrial experience involving utility system generation, distribution, and control, with knowledge of steam, compressed air, refrigeration, and water systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC&R, refrigeration, vaccine process, facility, manufacturing, and utility equipment and systems.
Follow standard operating procedures, preventive maintenance plans, cGMP, safety, environmental, calibration, and maintenance requirements.
Complete written documentation, SAP transactions, change-control activities, preventive maintenance and calibration work orders, and equipment assessments.
Maintain spare-part lists, order and maintain spare parts, and enter parts into the MRO system.
Perform routine maintenance such as diaphragm and gasket replacement, lubrication, filter changes, rotating-equipment inspections, and process equipment adjustments.
Support HVAC and refrigeration systems, chilled water, glycol, plant steam and condensate systems, DCS and PLC automation systems, and maintenance and calibration equipment.
Coordinate repairs and maintenance schedules with other departments, contractors, and disciplines; facilitate contractor bids, review contracts, supervise work, and audit time and material reports.
Assist with calibration, automation, validation, and additional testing as required.
Resolve deviations, evaluate equipment performance, and maintain schedule adherence for planned and unplanned maintenance and calibrations.
Identify revisions, deletions, or additions to calibration and maintenance programs to ensure work follows established procedures.
Use hazardous energy control procedures to maintain and repair equipment safely and efficiently.
Communicate clearly across shifts and work collaboratively to improve customer service and meet quality, quantity, and delivery expectations.
Support continuous improvement and the site and departmental missions.
Work on an on-call rotation, including nights and weekends, and support weekend overtime.