Maintenance Technician IV Automation

Charles River Laboratories; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Technician IV – Automation to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the operation and troubleshooting of Building Automation Systems and HVAC control systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety protocols. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of critical systems in a dynamic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the health and well-being of people globally while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Benefits

401K

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

Employee and family wellbeing support programs

Work-life balance flexibility

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Must be certified as a Universal technician per EPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems and HVAC control systems.
• Conduct air exchange/balancing within laboratory spaces.

Skills

HVAC control systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Pneumatic controls

Electrical concepts

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

A Maintenance Technician IV – Automation, is primarily responsible for the operation, troubleshooting and control of building management systems/equipment in accordance with required operating specifications. The incumbent will also be responsible for performing detailed maintenance (PM/CM) on BAS related controls equipment. The individual in this role will operate, assemble, install, calibrate, troubleshoot, dismantle, and repair all types of domestic, commercial, and industrial control equipment associated to; HVAC, Refrigeration, Chiller/Cooling Tower, Electrical, and other plant mechanical equipment. The role incumbent will be responsible for conducting work in accordance with company safety protocols

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operating Building Automation Systems (BAS) and equipment control systems
• Responsible for operation of computer-based HVAC control systems to include the ability to comprehend HVAC concepts in relation to; interpretation of controls drawings/plans/specifications, pneumatic controls, electrical concepts, and other physical plant/building mechanical equipment operation/maintenance.
• Responsible for conducting air exchange/balancing within the vivarium/laboratory spaces to ensure proper air flow patterns.
• Basic knowledge and the ability to comprehend system programming, software, validation, calibration processes and system networking.
• Provides training to other technicians with respect to operation of BAS systems and processes to maintain the systems in compliance with company standards, procedures, and government regulations (SOPs, BOPs, GLPs, etc).
• Serves as a direct customer contact, provides training and sustains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, communicating with staff and providing customer feedback.
• Collaborates with senior colleagues for priority assessment and decision making as it relates to troubleshooting, diagnostics, assembly, repair, and a proactive maintenance of systems and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Education:
• HS/GED with 5 years’ experience; or associate’s degree with 2-5 years’ experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Must be certified as a "Universal" technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F through the Proper Refrigerant Practices Program approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• Previous Building Automation System (BAS) experience or technical training preferred.
• Experience:
• Demonstrates working knowledge of computer-based HVAC control systems, pneumatic controls, electrical concepts, and other physical plant/building mechanical equipment.
• Good communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to interact with all levels of the CRL organization. Can articulate issues and solutions to the team. Can produce effective project reports and presentations.
• Position requires daily or common interaction with Facilities Engineering Team, Facilities Maintenance Team Management, Laboratory/Production Stakeholders, Facilities Maintenance Technicians, Contractors, and Vendors.
• Can analyze problems and provide support in determining appropriate corrective and preventative actions, with minimal assistance.
• Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential duties, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Capable of documentation of all work in designated CMMS software.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice
• Ability to work under specific time constraints
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above
  
  

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Production

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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