HVAC Technician III
About The Position
The HVAC Technician III is an experienced HVAC technician and lead responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, facility, and critical utility systems. The role completes work requests, maintenance projects, and operational assignments with minimal supervision; leads routine and non-routine maintenance; troubleshoots complex equipment and system issues; and supports reliable, efficient facility operations. The technician operates and monitors building automation systems, responds to alarms, contributes to commissioning activities, and coordinates with vendors and cross-departmental stakeholders. The position supports a regulated manufacturing environment by applying Good Engineering Practice, following OSHA and site safety procedures, and maintaining accurate GMP work-order documentation. It includes real-time monitoring of critical utilities, including WFI and RO systems, monitoring the pH and Biokill systems, supporting preventive maintenance and calibration in the CMMS, and maintaining pest-control status in accordance with SOPs. The technician also provides leadership to apprentices and helpers, performs root-cause analysis, and builds working relationships with Manufacturing, Quality, and other internal and external stakeholders. Rotating on-call coverage is required for off-hour emergencies.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience.
- Hands-on experience maintaining and operating electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
- Experience operating BMS and CMMS.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, general GxP, and applicable regulations including OSHA.
- Experience with Job Hazard Analysis and Lockout/Tagout.
- Demonstrated energetic, positive, can-do attitude.
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds, remain on feet throughout the day, and climb steps and ladders as required.
- Planning and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and timelines.
- Ability to lead by influence and work effectively with stakeholders.
- Functional and technical proficiency, accountability for results, and ability to translate goals into actionable plans.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, collaborate, prioritize team success, pursue operational improvements, and act on improvement opportunities.
- Working knowledge of power and hand tools and ability to read system and engineering drawings (P&IDs).
Nice To Haves
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage through influence.
- Knowledge of facility-related engineering disciplines (MEP) in a GMP manufacturing environment.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment.
- Interest in contributing to an innovative company focused on transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families, and society.
Responsibilities
- Complete work requests, maintenance projects, and operational assignments with minimal supervision.
- Escort vendors and ensure they follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Operate the BMS Metasys automation system and understand sequences required for proper building operations.
- Monitor systems and respond to alarms.
- Work with cross-departmental stakeholders to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
- Apply Good Engineering Practice (GEP) to troubleshoot facility, equipment, and system issues.
- Provide rotating on-call coverage for off-hour emergencies.
- Maintain good housekeeping and a safe, clean work environment.
- Comply with OSHA safety policies, regulations, and site procedures.
- Complete all assigned training curriculum.
- Provide leadership on routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
- Perform root-cause analysis and make recommendations.
- Monitor critical utilities equipment, including WFI and RO systems, and identify trends and systemic issues.
- Continuously monitor the pH and Biokill systems and assist with preventive maintenance and calibration in the CMMS.
- Maintain pest-control status in accordance with effective SOPs.
- Complete work-order logs and documentation accurately in accordance with GMP.
- Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Manufacturing and Quality.
- Use power and hand tools and read system and engineering drawings, including P&IDs.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance.
- Eligible employees may enroll in vision insurance.
- Eligible employees may enroll in dental insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are generally available.
- Retirement savings plans are generally available.
- Life and disability insurance programs are generally available.
- Paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
