HVAC Maintenance Tech III-1st Shift

Support bringing the right people in the right place.

By creating desirable solutions and great experiences that enrich people's daily lives and the health of our planet, we want to be a driving force in delivering enjoyable and sustainable living. We go to work every day determined to shape living for the better - for our customers and for the health of our planet.

For that, we employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds - not just because it's the right thing to do, but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our business stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our global community.

This role is located in Anderson, SC. The shift will start at 5:30am and end at 2:00 pm depending on the production schedule. This role supports the production line and will follow production needs.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician safely performs tasks of the highest complexity within the maintenance, service and repair of cooling systems and their associated components. The technician performs diagnostics, maintenance and service repairs on air- and water-cooled chillers, centrifugal chillers, rotary screw chillers and scroll chillers as well as complex modifications of associated systems and components.

The technician will receive and evaluate work orders and requests, investigate problems for solutions and complete all necessary repairs/maintenance on assigned cooling system equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer's specifications and blueprints. Services and repairs heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems, and temperature control units' systems utilizing knowledge of heating and refrigeration theory.

Your main tasks:

• Diagnoses, repairs, replaces, adjusts, and monitors controls on chillers, air conditioning, temperature control units and associated components for various manufacturers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs chillers of all types, i.e. hermetic, scroll, centrifugal, etc.
• Repairs components and performs complex modifications of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components, including compressors, motors, pumps, fans, piping, transducers, flow switches, low pressure chillers, economizers, variable speed drivers, etc.
• Repair leaks, leak test & add Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure on all systems.
• Uses various fault detection and diagnostic measurement tools to test and inspect equipment including, but not limited to, air flow, static pressure, fluid flow, refrigerant diagnostics and wet/dry bulb temperature.
• Repair and service other types of air-conditioners, ranging from split/package units, water source units, etc. Repair and service temperature control units of different manufacturers.
• Regularly monitors for proper operation of pressures and temperatures. Records observations and acts to correct deficiencies.
• Ensures mechanical systems are operating at peak efficiency by inspection equipment for operating efficiency and safety standards.
• Installs replacement parts according to OEM specifications and safety guidelines. Maintain logs and records to document maintenance and repair activities.
• Reports any unsafe condition or act immediately to supervision or EHS team member.
• Responsible for housekeeping and 5S in his or her respective area of work or areas as directed by the departmental supervisor.
• Completes preventative maintenance sheets issued by scheduler/planner, maintenance lead mechanic, supervisor or maintenance manager.
• Uses CMMS Maintenance System to document work order. Records all parts needed for repairs to be performed and all parts used for repairs.
• Create, revise, and improve parts kits working with salary planner/scheduler to build part kits into CMMS.
• Reduce unplanned stoppages through effective Root Cause Analysis.
• Keeps accurate record of downtime of plant equipment. Issues work requests for issues needing attention when equipment is down.
• Cultivate (through active participation in the team) an environment that helps to build and strengthen the team concept and sets the culture of that Zero Safety Incidents, Zero Quality Defects, and Zero Preventable Stoppages is achievable.
• Must be able to read blueprints and use measuring instruments. Must possess an understanding of electronic and mechanical components to troubleshoot and repair.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. High school or GED required.
• 3-5 plus years' experience of actual commercial/industrial HVAC experience as it relates to chiller systems as described in job overview
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with Managers, supervisors, and peers.

• Ability to support after hour emergencies and planned activities as need.
• EPA section 608 certification (Universal) is required.
• May be required to work weekends/shutdowns based on set up needs
• Must be able to operate a computer and a tablet (iOS and android).
• The appropriate candidate for this position is results oriented, team player, self-starting, dynamic, flexible, and strongly motivated to succeed and deliver.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position is very active and requires frequent (4 to 12 hours) standing, walking (on concrete surfaces), bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, squatting, crawling, twisting, climbing, perform repetitive movements, and perform work from ground level to overhead, (Or otherwise awkward positions necessary to fix equipment).
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds for extended periods of time. Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend to 90 degrees repeatedly.
• Ability to work in unusual or extreme elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Ability to work safely from a ladder. Ability to operate a scissor lift, boom, and bucket lift and work at heights of up to 30 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work will require very fine dexterity, tactile sensitivity and extreme muscular control of the hands.

Benefits:

At Electrolux, we take responsibility for our development in a supportive environment where we embrace our differences and learn from each other. In a truly multicultural setting, we shape living for the better and create remarkable experiences for employees and consumers, all around the globe.

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Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.