Senior HVAC Technologist, Facilities

Edwards Lifesciences•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Senior HVAC Technologist, Facilities supports the day-to-day operation, upkeep, and reliability of facility systems and infrastructure to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing facility HVAC systems, particularly rooftop units (RTUs). It performs preventive and corrective maintenance and equipment upgrades to support reliable building environmental systems. The position calls for advanced HVAC/R technical expertise and the ability to independently diagnose and repair mechanical and refrigeration components, while keeping accurate maintenance records and documentation. The Senior HVAC Technologist works with cross-functional teams and external contractors to support reliability and uninterrupted business operations. The role also provides subject-matter expertise, supports regulatory compliance and safety initiatives, identifies opportunities to improve processes, and trains and guides lower-level technicians. Work may include on-call and weekend work orders, employee moves, office setup and changes, furniture and fixture setup and teardown, and support for meetings, events, and conferences.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Seven years of experience maintaining commercial or industrial HVAC systems.
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, lubrication, pneumatic, boiler, and/or autoclave systems.
Ability to use hand and power tools and read and understand blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
Ability to work in a team environment, including interdepartmental teams.
Ability to represent the organization to outside contacts such as contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coach others, and transfer knowledge.
Ability to comply with company rules and requirements, including safety and environmental requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certification in a related area, such as HVAC, electrical work, welding, or machining.
Experience working in a regulated industry.
Good communication skills.
Good computer skills, including MS Office and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject-matter expert for HVAC systems and support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on RTUs and associated HVAC equipment, including inspecting, cleaning, and replacing filters; cleaning coils; inspecting mechanical and electrical components; and checking refrigerant levels, airflow, temperature differentials, and operating parameters.
Perform routine work orders, which may include on-call and weekend work, employee moves, office setups and changes, furniture and fixture setup and teardown, and support for meetings, events, and conferences while meeting customer and company standards.
Diagnose and repair HVAC/R failures involving electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems.
Troubleshoot compressors, motors, fans, control circuits, sensors, thermostats, contactors, relays, and variable-frequency drives (VFDs).
Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency service calls to minimize operational downtime.
Log and inspect facilities systems daily, including production-facility environmental support systems, to verify operation within specifications.
Obtain quotes and initiate purchase requests for maintenance and renovation work.
Assign scheduled and unscheduled preventive-maintenance routines to technicians, supervise their execution, and verify completion.
Apply in-depth process knowledge to equipment use, devise complex process changes, and transfer knowledge to other technician levels.
Diagnose failures in complex equipment, schedule regular maintenance, validate user operation, and provide expertise to resolve complex failures and prevent downtime.
Check for equipment failures and perform or supervise corrective actions in affected areas, including preparing incident impact assessments, exception work orders (EWOs), Equipment Non-conformance Reports (ENCRs), and Out of Tolerance (OOT) reports.
Anticipate issues, troubleshoot, and propose solutions to limit downtime and keep production on schedule.
Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to evaluate processes and identify opportunities for improvement and optimal operations.
Provide training, coaching, guidance, and information to lower-level technicians.
Perform other incidental duties as assigned.
Follow company rules and requirements, including Environmental Health & Safety rules, and take appropriate measures to prevent injury and pollution and protect the environment.