HVAC Maintenance Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare manufacturing is seeking an HVAC Maintenance Mechanic in Portsmouth. The role involves operating and inspecting HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and performing maintenance in a fast-paced environment. Join us to make a meaningful difference in life sciences.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Dynamic working culture

Compensation programs rewarding high performance

Qualifications

• Must possess basic mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• Able to utilize hand tools and basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand complex mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning of new industrial HVAC equipment.
• Operate HVAC systems and apply preventative maintenance practices.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of HVAC equipment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance knowledge

Basic computer skills

Ability to read complex mechanical drawings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Today, Lonza is one of the world’s largest healthcare manufacturing organizations operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Job Summary:

The HVAC Maintenance Mechanic supports Engineering Services by operating and inspecting industrial HVAC systems, assisting with repairs, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and GMP standards. The role involves routine tasks in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment, requiring attention to deviations and accurate documentation of all work.

Check out more about what a life at Lonza in Portsmouth, NH could look like for you.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support project team for start-up and commissioning of new industrial HVAC equipment associated with the new Central Utilities Building (CUB) and manufacturing building. Initial schedule will be standard office hours M-F during the project phase and will transition to a shift-based schedule to align with 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Perform all work safely, adhering to GMP guidelines, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Operate HVAC systems and apply preventative maintenance practices to maintain equipment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of direct and indirect HVAC equipment & systems.
• Maintain HVAC areas to a level of audit readiness at all times, routinely auditing spaces for compliance.
• Gain SME knowledge of HVAC core SOPs and excursion response procedures, responding appropriately to alarms and equipment failures.
• Use CMMS functions to document maintenance activities, query overdue work orders, and manage department backlog.
• Respond to alarm reporting via DCS systems like DeltaV and BAS, coaching junior technicians as needed.
• Apply knowledge of equipment schematics, P&ID’s, and engineering drawings related to HVAC.
• Navigate engineering documentation and collaborate with Reliability and Engineering on projects and repairs.
• Assist with root cause investigations related to equipment failures.

Key Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to utilize hand tools.
• Learn to read complex mechanical drawings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of Spare Parts policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply SOPs continually.
• Basic shop math skills, ability to read and write.
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services positively impact millions. We value ethical achievement and environmental respect. Join us to solve complex problems and develop new ideas in life sciences, making a meaningful difference worldwide.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.