Senior Mechanical Maintenance & HVAC Technician

W. R. Grace; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Maintenance & HVAC Technician to join their facility services team. This role involves overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems at the corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations while managing relationships with contractors and suppliers. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, making it ideal for individuals passionate about mechanical systems and safety standards.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial or industrial HVAC systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and maintenance of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Respond to emergency work orders and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

HVAC Systems Maintenance

Boiler Operations

Chiller Operations

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Training in HVAC/Refrigeration

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

MS Office Suite

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

Senior Mechanical Maintenance & HVAC Technician

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Annual Wage Range: $70,400.00 - $96,800.00

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Job Description

We're hiring a Senior Mechanical Maintenance & HVAC Technician to join our facility services team working at our corporate headquarters campus located in Columbia, MD. This role reports to the Senior Supervisor, Facility Services and is a Monday-Friday work schedule.

As a Senior Mechanical Maintenance & HVAC Technician you will oversee, supervise and participate in the installation, maintenance and repair of the HVAC systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, and maintenance of site utility and mechanical equipment as follows: HVAC, Boilers, Domestic Hot & Cold Vacuum, Chillers, Compressed, Air Refrigeration, Cooling Towers, Natural Gas, Lab Gases, VFD Controls, Building Control Sys and other operating systems.
• Respond to emergency Hot/Cold work orders.
• Inspect the building’s mechanical rooms to ensure boilers, chillers, and pumps are functioning properly. This is performed twice daily, in the AM and then again in the PM, assisted by Building Management System (BMS) software program.
• Ensure lab exhaust hoods are functioning properly and make necessary repairs when needed.
• Ordering and maintaining parts/equipment
• Regularly clean, adjust, repair HVAC systems.
• Perform routine warranty maintenance and adhere to proper code standards.
• Interpret policies to assigned personnel and enforce safety regulations.
• Oversee site plumbing needs and improvements.
• Maintain records, drawings, and develop safety procedures and ensure records and files are updated.
• Oversee and manage contractors performing plumbing, mechanical, electrical tasks to include adherence to safety.
• Ensure that everyone works in a safe environment and follows regulatory compliance to environmental and safety process.
• Address hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience within the commercial or industrial HVAC systems
• Completion of an approved technical training program in HVAC/Refrigeration and/or have HVAC/Refrigeration License
• Basic understanding of boiler, chiller, and cooling tower operations
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to use hand and power tools related to the trade
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), Outlook and other computer-based programs
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Stationary Engineer License
• OSHA 30 or related safety training
• Supervisory experience
  
  

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
  
  

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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