GMP Maintenance Technician HVAC

Merck Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HVAC Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal performance of HVAC systems at their Cherokee site. This role involves maintaining air handlers, chillers, and cold storage systems while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC maintenance, problem-solving skills, and experience with control systems. Join a dedicated team focused on excellence in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact operational efficiency and compliance with industry regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience or an Associate's degree with 1+ years.
• Certification to handle ODS refrigerants is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform inspections on HVAC systems and equipment.
• Respond to HVAC emergency breakdowns and alarms in GMP facilities.

Skills

HVAC Systems Maintenance

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

DCS

PLC

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

Your Role:

This position is located at the Cherokee site. The HVAC Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance and performance of Air Handlers, Chillers, Walk-In Cold Rooms, Freezer systems, periodic inspections of HVAC systems to ensure proper operation, and performance of daily checks/repairs in compliance with company and departmental Operating Procedures (OPs).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow prescribed safety and environmental rules and regulations and maintain high quality cGMP standards.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Operations groups to ensure strict compliance with GMP guidelines and documentation always and to ensure that the equipment is maintained in GMP compliance.
• Experience working with tools and materials of HVAC/Refrigeration and perform all types of industrial installation work and repair, predictive and reliability tasks.
• Works with contract service providers and supports contractors executing maintenance activities.
• Responsible for response to HVAC emergency breakdowns and alarms throughout the GMP facilities.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years’ industry experience.
• OR
• Associates Degree in a technical discipline with 1+ years’ of industry experience.
• Certification to handle, dispense, and recover ODS refrigerants.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DCS, PLC, and/or Building Automation Systems (BAS) control systems.
• Experience problem solving and troubleshooting systems in an industrial environment.
• Experience planning and organizing daily tasks.
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints and technical drawings.