Sr. Technician, HVAC

THE ROLE

 

The First Shift Sr. HVAC Technician will work onsite at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem and will be responsible for organizing and overseaing contractor-led maintenance inspections and repairs. Perform non-contractor inspections.  Assess current building conditions and related control requirements, and sovle equipment issues.  Address scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance, and installation tasks both on the Facilities, Physical plant equipment. Position requires demonstration of experience & competency to work around commercial/ industrial HVAC equipment, chillers, boilers, exhaust Fans, and related support equipment such as pumps & controls.   

 

 

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

 

• Alignment to all Company SOP and OSHA Safety Rules /Policies, and Regulations.
• Safety/Environmental inspections (as required).
• EPA refrigerant handling logs & reportable inventory requirement reports are maintained.
• Daily Monitoring of the Building Automation Management system. Confirm desired temperature and humidity conditions in all areas are achieved. Ensure any alarm condition present is addressed.  Quick response and correction of HVAC issues is expected. 
• Organize and track contractor led maintenance inspections and repairs. Ensure quality and thoroughness. Report any discrepancies. Participate in monthly contractor performance meetings.
• Perform remaining assigned repairs, PMs and affiliated PM tasks.
• Perform scheduled daily walk thru inspections of MFG process systems greater than 30 tons cooling along with major site infrastructure items such as boilers. 
• Routine tasks such as HVAC unit coil cleaning, condenser fan motor replacement, filter changes, blowers, belt replacements, control adjustments or verifications, compressors, coils, valves, fans, condensate drains are to be performed if not already being addressed by contractor assigned responsibility.
• Job requires proven understanding, experience, and knowledge of:
  • Electrical, and Mechanical schematics, drawings with validated Mechanical & Electrical troubleshooting principles as relates to HVAC systems
  • And identification of gearboxes, motors, pulleys, gears, belts
  • Electrical Power Distribution systems, Plumbing, HVAC piping
  • Proficiency with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • In-Depth knowledge of Boilers and Steam-related components and systems
  • Proficiency in the safe use of power tools / hand tools
  • Utilization of predictive maintenance tools (Ultrasonic, Vibration Analysis, Laser Alignment) to help ensure adequate identification of needed repairs
  • Safe Work Practices, especially adhering to LO/TO and team LO/TO
• Daily communication with management and peers in “pass-down” efforts required. Good Documentation Practices with close attention to detail for any written reports requested. Daily interaction with electronic Computerized Maintenance Management System to document actions of both work in progress and completed work.
• Proactively look for equipment trends, root causes, variances. Develop action plans for Process Improvements to reduce energy and maintenance costs. Engagement includes data collection, tracking and analysis of utility providers. Multi-functional team development is encouraged. Suggest opportunities for utility peak load penalty reduction.    
• Maintain Clean and Organized Work area.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment. Provide maintenance support when needed for Dust Extraction Systems, House Vacuum Systems, Compressed Air Systems, Waste Water treatment systems, purified water systems, etc.
• Display a positive attitude and demonstrate a willingness and desire to learn.
• Develop project and Process Improvement initiatives; put together multi-functional teams.
• Cross-trains Maintenance team members on skills as appropriate.
• Grade level movement dependent on demonstrated equipment knowledge, tracked via Maintenance Training Matrix.

 

 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:

Are you ready to be part of an outstanding Maintenance team? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated  HVAC Technician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking group. As a key member, you will play a pivotal role in an extraordinary Maintenance Department, which promotes a culture of continuous learning, actively encouraging technicians to participate in our in-house RISE development program. This amazing program rewards employees for gaining new skills that drive the company's success. While we emphasize teamwork, individual contributions play a key role in career growth and personal success.

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

none

 

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: 

 

Skills:

 

• Mechanical Skills- Component troubleshooting and replacement
• Electrical Skills - 3 Phase 480V equipment power and electrical print reading
• Refrigerant charging and recovery, high pressure and low-pressure systems
• Use of HVAC related equipment (Refrigeration Gages, Vacuum Pumps, Leak detection equipment (related equipment used in the HVAC trades)
• Refrigerant recovery equipment
• Welding & Brazing repair skills

***A Valid driver's license is required for this position.***

 

 

 

Experience:

 

 

• 4+ years’ experience as an HVAC Maintenance Technician in an industrial, commercial, or manufacturing environment
• 8 years total experience in maintenance & repairs to plant facilities & equipment especially electrical & mechanical equipment

 

 

Education:

 

• Associates degree or diploma in HVAC accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• NC HVAC License, or verifiable Apprenticeship completion
• EPA 608 Refrigerant license

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Manufacturing plant HVAC experience
• HVAC state license / EPA Certifications
• Electrical print reading & troubleshooting using OEM schematics

 

 

 

 

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required.

 

Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

 

 

• The manufacturing facility is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate, with some areas requiring hearing protection

 

 

 

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Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.