HVAC and Utilities Technician

Freudenberg Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Durham, NC, is looking for a skilled maintenance technician to provide support for plant utility systems, ensuring stable operations. Responsibilities include diagnosing electromechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating across teams. Qualifications include a technical degree or equivalent experience, with strong communication and technical skills preferred. Join a diverse team dedicated to making the world cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of technical support experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience in extrusion, plastics, and web handling is a plus.
• Ability to obtain certifications on site.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support to identify and prevent failure points.
• Support plant-wide utilities performance for production.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to improve system efficiency.

Skills

Technical support experience

Good communication skills

Ability to work overtime

Education

Two-year technical degree in Industrial Systems

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Pipefitting

Welding

Job description

**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# Responsibilities:* Provide skilled maintenance support to proactively identify and prevent failure points in operations equipment by interpreting operator feedback, understanding machine status indications and functions, and recommending action.* Own maintenance and reliability of plant utility systems, including:* Industrial HVAC systems* Chiller plants and chilled water distribution* Cooling towers and water treatment systems* Boilers and steam systems* Air handling units, exhaust systems, and facility environmental controls* Diagnose and troubleshoot electromechanical systems, including:* Motors, pumps, fans, compressors* Control valves, actuators, and instrumentation* Electrical components associated with HVAC and utility equipment* PLC-controlled or automated utility systems (basic interaction expected)Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on utility systems, including:* Equipment inspections and condition monitoring* Lubrication, alignment checks, and minor mechanical work* Identifying early failure modes and recommending corrective actionsSupport plant-wide utilities performance, ensuring:* Stable temperature, humidity, and airflow conditions for production* Reliable steam, chilled water, and compressed air supply* Rapid response to utility-related downtime risksAssist with maintenance of broader facility systems, including:* General building infrastructure* Piping systems (steam, condensate, water)* Supporting maintenance team efforts during outages or critical repairsWork cross-functionally with Engineering, Reliability, and Operations to:* Identify systemic issues in utilities performance* Support root cause analysis (RCA) efforts* Improve system efficiency and uptimeSupport contractors and vendors performing specialized HVAC or utilities workMaintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and documentation within the CMMS# Qualifications:* A two-year technical degree in Industrial Systems or related field focusing on machine maintenance is preferred but not required in lieu of professional experience. Certificates in the utilities field or related skills are a plus.* 3-5 years of technical support experience working in an industrial environment, prior experience in extrusion, plastics, and web handling or winding is a plus.* Experience and computer skills within a Computerized Maintenance Management System for preventive maintenance work tracking and corrective requests is preferred.* Experience and training in pipefitting, sheet metal fabrication and welding are preferred.* Good communications skills, both verbal and written, and ability to collaborate effectively with team members of varying levels of technical experience.* Ability to work overtime or non-regular hours when needed to support 24/7 operations.* Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck and Arial Lift Equipment certifications on site.The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)**Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications.**Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.