Job Description:

The HVAC/Plant Facility Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all plant systems in a cGMP environment including HVAC, boiler, chiller, D.I. water, compressed air, fire sprinklers, water softeners, generator, dust collection and alarm systems.

Shift: 11:00 p.m.-7:15 a.m. Sunday – Thursday. Salary $80,000 to $85,000 DOQ

***$5,000 Sign on Bonus***

Essential Job Duties:

• Monitors and performs maintenance on the following facility systems: boiler and boiler
• auxiliaries, chiller and cooling tower, air handling units, pumps and associated equipment,
• HVAC/R units including rooftop unites and dehumidifiers, and D.I. water systems.
• Administers chemical treatment system.
• Follows all cGMP standard operating procedures and executes documentation and
• logbooks required in a cGMP environment.
• Sanitizes systems monthly or as directed by Quality Assurance.
• Responsible for parts procurement and spare parts inventory.
• Schedules, coordinates project work and supervises contractual labor. Directly oversees
• external vendor activities associated with plant facilities.
• Responsible for annual preventative maintenance inspections and certification of
• mechanical systems.
• Fabricates and installs plant equipment designed by Engineering or outside vendors.
• Provides production support on automated manufacturing and packaging machinery as
• required or as assigned.
• Performs job duties in accordance with all company and OSHA safety standards.

Requirements:

• A vocational certificate or degree in HVAC/R or similar training strongly preferred.
• 7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a vocational degree; or 12 years’ experience working in HVAC/R with no degree.
• Minnesota 2nd Class B or higher license required.
• Previous experience working in a regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft
• Office products required. Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities. Refrigerant Transition and Recovery certification preferred.
• Aware of hazards associated with steam, refrigerants and treatment chemicals. Exposure/experience to GMP environments.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to prioritize work schedule. Knowledge in trouble shooting PLC, Servo drives, and VFD’s.
• Full understanding of thermos-dynamics and concepts.

Benefits:

• 4% Yearly bonus
• 3 weeks Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays, plus birthday off and paid
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement