Refrigeration & Air Condition Mechanic (HVAC)

3M•Cottage Grove, MN

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Refrigeration & Air Condition Mechanic you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Responsible for installing, modifying, moving, troubleshooting, repairing, decommissioning and disposal, calibrating, and making adjustments to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and climate control systems used in production, laboratory, office and utility areas. Compliance with 3M’s CFC Management Policy. Know and apply the operating principles, purpose, proper application and design limitations of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls, and mechanical appliances such as chillers, compressors, cooling towers, pumps, flow meters, fans, thermostats, humidistats, heat exchangers, and recorders. Use building automation systems (BAS) to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment to ensure systems are operating as designed. Use trending and alarming functions to troubleshoot and notify personnel of equipment malfunctions. Use PLC and DDC system fundamentals to repair HVAC equipment. Read and work to the indicated accuracy, specifications and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, blueprints, sketches, equipment manuals, process flow diagrams, and vendor diagrams. Test and treat water circulation systems associated with HVAC systems such as cooling tower, chilled water, and radiant heat systems to prevent corrosion, scaling, and biological growth. Troubleshoot and make repairs to chemical injection systems to maintain desired chemical treatment levels. Determine required chemical treatment requirements and perform manual additions to systems without automated treatment systems. Set up, operate and read precision testing and measuring instruments to the instrument manufacturer’s specifications and to the degree of accuracy required. Precision testing and measuring instruments include devices such as leak detectors, pressure gages, thermometers, psychrometers, velometers, and similar instruments. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years of Industrial HVAC/R experience OR five (5) years of residential HVAC/R experience.
Possess a two (2) year technical degree or diploma from an accredited institution in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (completed and verified prior to start) OR possess a minimum of five (5) years of Industrial HVAC/R experience.
Universal CFC Management Certification.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Basic mathematics and basic computer skills.
Knowledge of the operating principles of mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical components used in the measurement and control of temperature, humidity and air flow.
Knowledge of local codes governing piping systems.
Knowledge of CFC Management and required documentation and filing procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Skill in operating and using hand tools, wrenches, air and electric powered portable hand tools, machine tools, and a variety of testing equipment; reading and interpreting measurement instruments; troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.

Responsibilities

Installing, modifying, moving, troubleshooting, repairing, decommissioning and disposal, calibrating, and making adjustments to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and climate control systems used in production, laboratory, office and utility areas.
Complying with 3M’s CFC Management Policy.
Applying the operating principles, purpose, proper application and design limitations of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls, and mechanical appliances such as chillers, compressors, cooling towers, pumps, flow meters, fans, thermostats, humidistats, heat exchangers, and recorders.
Using building automation systems (BAS) to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment to ensure systems are operating as designed.
Using trending and alarming functions to troubleshoot and notify personnel of equipment malfunctions.
Using PLC and DDC system fundamentals to repair HVAC equipment.
Reading and working to the indicated accuracy, specifications and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, blueprints, sketches, equipment manuals, process flow diagrams, and vendor diagrams.
Testing and treating water circulation systems associated with HVAC systems such as cooling tower, chilled water, and radiant heat systems to prevent corrosion, scaling, and biological growth.
Troubleshooting and making repairs to chemical injection systems to maintain desired chemical treatment levels.
Determining required chemical treatment requirements and performing manual additions to systems without automated treatment systems.
Setting up, operating and reading precision testing and measuring instruments to the instrument manufacturer’s specifications and to the degree of accuracy required.
Complying with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contributing to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.