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Merck · 23 hours ago

Utility Tech-Mech Air Cond/Ref

Lansdale, PA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Merck is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer seeking a Utility Technician specializing in Mechanical Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. The role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC systems and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, calibrates, repairs/overhauls, and operates air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including compressors, pumps, evaporators, expansion valves, solenoid valves, all controls, condensers, and other related parts

Insures compliance with CFC-related regulations and qualifications minimizing losses and maximizing recovery via effective leak detection, maintenance procedures, and use of reclaiming, recycling, recovery equipment

Troubleshoots and adjusts HVAC systems and air volume control equipment to maintain proper temperature, humidity, and air flow conditions

Monitors and measures pressure drop of HVAC filters and replaces them as necessary, observing all system integrity and safety requirements

Cleans HVAC coils, evaporators, and condensers via chemicals, air, special cleaning agents, high pressure wash units, etc. in order to maintain equipment in good operating condition

Repairs and adjust refrigeration systems to maintain design parameters, e.g. temperature pressure, level, etc

Utilizing the Building Automation Systems (BAS) monitors, lyophilization systems, manufacturing and research environments, refrigeration units, incubators, etc. Operates BAS terminal to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain applicable system performance consistent with required unit and/or area conditions, following all change control procedures

Answers alarms associated with monitoring systems and makes routine decisions concerning priority of response. Reviews unusual problems and situations with the Supervisor. Carries radio as directed for expeditious communication of problems. Works from work orders and PM checklists, and maintains necessary work records and logs in a cGMP compliant manner, documenting activities via daily labor records

Provides routine rigging and alignment work, as required by refrigeration system maintenance

Communicates effectively in a professional manner with supervision to provide equipment and system status, parts and other work requirements

Operates recovery, recycling and reclaiming devices to minimize refrigerant impact on environment, and obtains appropriate certification as necessary to comply with applicable regulations

Completes department training requirements, e.g. orientation, SOP, safety, etc. as directed from supervision

Attend and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, Kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required

Prepares and assists technicians, supervisors and planners in preparing labor and material estimates

Assists supervision with the assigning, scheduling and prioritization of work order request using maintenance management systems

Makes recommendations and prepares orders for spare parts, additional stock room items, tools, etc

Consults with Supervision and other mechanics on problem resolution/troubleshooting. Keeps Supervision informed of problem issues

Write, execute, and complete safety permits

Annual field verification for EL qualifications

Qualification

Universal Refrigerant CertificationHVAC/Refrigeration experienceBuilding Automation SystemsLeak Detection SystemsChemical CleaningMaintenance ManagementMechanical aptitudeSafety ProceduresCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Universal Refrigerant Certification

Graduation from a recognized/accredited HVAC/Refrigeration trade school or community college or equivalent programs with at least six (6) months full-time emphasis (650 hours), in air conditioning, refrigeration, electricity, and associated controls

At least three (3) years of recent full-time experience as an HVAC/Refrigeration mechanic maintaining and troubleshooting commercial or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and associated controls

Servicing at least 20-Ton HVAC/Refrigeration systems and/or servicing low temperature refrigeration systems

Ability to interface with automated building/refrigeration control systems

Completion of a formal Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Apprentice Program that is approved by the United States Department of Labor or equivalent

Verified Military training equivalent to a recognized/accredited trade school or journeyman apprenticeship program

Three years recent full-time military experience maintaining and troubleshooting refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and associated controls

Held the position of Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic at our company in West Point, PA within the last seven (7) years

Graduation from a recognized/accredited HVAC/Refrigeration trade school or community college or equivalent programs with at least three (3) months full-time emphasis (325 hours), in air conditioning, refrigeration, electricity, and associated controls

At least five (5) years of recent full-time experience as an HVAC/Refrigeration mechanic maintaining and troubleshooting commercial or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and associated controls

No formal education with at least ten (10) years of recent full-time experience as an HVAC/Refrigeration mechanic maintaining and troubleshooting commercial or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and associated controls

Ability to read refrigeration/HVAC drawings and electronic/electric/pneumatic control schematics

Ability to analyze air conditioning and refrigeration problems and take corrective action

Ability to upload and download programs and utilize computer-based Building Automation Systems for troubleshooting and monitoring system performance

Mechanical aptitude

Required to complete certification as a Universal Technician in refrigerant transition and recovery in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F