Mechanic, HVAC - 1st Shift

HIKMA • Cherry Hill, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is seeking a Mechanic, HVAC to install, maintain, repair, overhaul, and operate air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including required preventive maintenance. Equipment includes compressors, pumps, condensers, evaporators, expansion valves, solenoid valves, controls, and related parts. The role supports facility and manufacturing environments, maintains appropriate temperature, humidity, and airflow, and follows safety guidelines and cGMP requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and a current Universal Refrigerant Certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial HVAC/R experience.
• Ability to read and understand refrigeration/HVAC drawings and electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and control schematics.
• Ability to solder and braze.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair 24-, 110-, 208-, and 460-volt equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair commercial HVAC systems, including RTUs, chillers, VRF/VRV systems, and mini-split units.
• Knowledge of building automation systems.
• Ability to perform scheduled service, maintenance, and emergency calls.
• Ability to document process issues clearly and concisely in accordance with cGMP, SOPs, and job aids.
• Ability to follow EPA guidelines relevant to CFCs and HCFCs.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions and decimals.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to move equipment over 100 pounds 10% of the time and lift 45–50 pounds 25–50% of the time.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights exceeding 10 feet and in awkward positions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC/R, pneumatic, and electrical systems and components.
• Ability to work outdoors in temperatures below freezing and above 100°F, in high-noise areas for approximately 25% of working hours (hearing protection required in some areas), and under hazardous conditions including electrical shock, acids and caustics, and extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Refrigeration experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust HVAC systems and air volume control equipment to maintain proper temperature, humidity, and airflow.
• Comply with CFC-related regulations and qualifications, minimizing losses and maximizing recovery through leak detection, maintenance procedures, and reclaiming, recycling, and recovery equipment.
• Use Building Management Systems (BMS) and equipment controls to monitor facility, manufacturing-area, and refrigeration equipment for proper operation and compliance; operate BMS terminals for troubleshooting and necessary adjustments to maintain critical environments.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC/R equipment, performing preventive and corrective maintenance and daily equipment and system checks in accordance with safety guidelines and cGMPs.
• Repair, replace, and rebuild valves, pumps, steam traps, electric motors, bearings, shelves, and other components; thread piping and fit up new piping systems, including copper, black iron, and PVC.
• Clean HVAC coils, evaporators, and condensers using chemicals, compressed air, or high-pressure washing.
• Respond to environmental monitoring system alarms, make routine decisions about response priorities, and review unusual problems and critical situations with supervisors.
• Carry a radio or phone as directed to support timely communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED