Industrial HVAC&R Technician — 2nd Shift

WorkLLama; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkLLama in Durham, NC is seeking an HVAC&R Technician to troubleshoot and maintain critical utility systems, refrigeration, and automated process equipment in a highly regulated facility. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Automation, and Technology teams, supporting safe and compliant operations.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in plant maintenance, familiarity with PLCs, CMMS databases, and GMP environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of plant maintenance experience.
• Experience with instrumentation, electrical, HVAC, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Windows platforms.
• GMP/regulatory exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance: diaphragm/ gasket replacement, lubrication, filter changes, rotating equipment inspection, adjustments.
• Install, test, adjust, maintain, repair, calibrate, and troubleshoot complex automated process equipment and HVAC&R systems (DX, chillers, cascade refrigeration, freezers, air handlers, cold boxes).
• Read/interp electrical prints, blueprints, and P&IDs; understand P&ID control loops, BAS, instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Assist in developing and executing SOPs, PM plans, and documenting maintenance activities and system transactions.
• Order and maintain spare parts for HVAC equipment in the MRO system.
• Assist with calibration, automation, validation, and site testing as required.
• Ensure safe maintenance using Hazardous Energy Control Procedures; adhere to clean room gowning and PPE guidelines.
• Participate in on-call rotation and rotating shifts (Night/Day).

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical

HVAC

Refrigeration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CMMS

Job description

WorkLLama in Durham, NC is seeking an HVAC&R Technician to troubleshoot and maintain critical utility systems, refrigeration, and automated process equipment in a highly regulated facility. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Automation, and Technology teams, supporting safe and compliant operations.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in plant maintenance, familiarity with PLCs, CMMS databases, and GMP environments.