Position Summary: 

The Senior Technician, HVAC is required to operate, monitor, maintain and repair all equipment used for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning across all CPC locations. 

Responsibilities: Include but not limited to -  

• Communicate regularly with HVAC Management and Technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure effective communication concerning tasks and issues.
• Maintain and repair all HVAC equipment and mechanical components to OEM specification, i.e., valves, motors, belts, bearings, filters, and lubrication.
• Monitor, service, install, repair and replace refrigeration systems including split systems, chillers, packaged units, etc.
• Ensure that JR HVAC Technicians are being trained and executing functions correctly.
• Inspect all equipment rooms periodically, identify and repair any potential problems, maintain cleanliness in the systems and rooms.
• Routinely review the operation of HVAC equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs under the direction of management.
• Track, analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
• Assist in maintaining safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management.

Education and Experience:

• High school or GED diploma required.
• Universal EPA Certificate. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC and/or facility systems operation and maintenance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

• Ability to effectively communicate expectations to employees.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic knowledge of computer operation for use on energy management systems.
• Experience with Direct Digital Controls a plus for use with our Preventative Maintenance and work order system (BACNET, TCC, eMaint).
• Ability to understand and diagnose issues with different air distribution systems such Munters, Trane, Johnson Controls, Liebert, Chillers, etc.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting, understanding wiring diagrams and order of operations. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May be responsible for managing union employees.

Physical Demands:

• Required to sit and stand for long periods of time. 
• Frequently reaching with arms/hands up to 2 feet. 
• Required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate controls. 
• Good hand eye coordination. 
• Occasionally required to walk and kneel.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Required to reach with arms and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and tools.
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, bend, sit, talk, hear, climb stairs.

Work Environment:

• Work environment in production operations facilities include close proximity to heavy machinery and pharmaceutical powders.
• Indoor/Outdoor manufacturing environment including enclosed areas with dust and loud noises.
• Potential to move between production operations sites/areas to complete job functions. 
• Hours/Travel maybe subject to changed based on management/company discretion. 

Personal Protective Equipment or Attire Required for Position: 

• As needed.

Pay Range:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour