HVAC-R Mechanic

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

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The HVAC-R Mechanic (MA) is responsible for performing routine and emergency maintenance during business hours, unless otherwise notified of an emergency on Alcami's biorepository, laboratory and building refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating systems. Availability is required to respond to equipment emergencies. The HVAC-R Mechanic is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible and accountable for preventing excursions for CTUs. This includes providing guidance to end users as well as assisting with design and maintenance. This will be achieved through the creation of procedures and checklists combined with consistent compliance with each by yourself and team members under your leadership. The individual in this role will lead and perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs for equipment belonging to Alcami and their customers. The HVAC-R Mechanic is also responsible for creating, modifying, and executing procedures and reports. Troubleshooting is also required as well as performing repairs and making recommendations about performance issues as they relate to maintenance and repair work. The HVAC-R Mechanic documents all work activities through the Maintenance Request Program.

100% on-site position.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

• Assist the Facilities Manager with input for team members' performance and goals/reviews information.
• Assist with scheduling and monitoring team members assigned duties.
• Act as the point of contact for HVAC-R questions when the Facilities Manager is out of the office.
• Monitor and maintain Alcami's refrigeration, HVAC-R and building systems and equipment by performing PMs and responding promptly to equipment failures.
• Monitor, predictively maintain and troubleshoot Alcami HVAC-R and refrigeration systems through visual inspection and data input of the predictive monitoring system.
• Troubleshoot and maintain calibration equipment including temperature baths and humidity chambers.
• Identify, order, and maintain an inventory of spare parts for applicable Alcami equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair/maintain complex equipment.
• Develop and modify PM checklists as required.
• Gather and document data to justify projects.
• Lead projects, perform work and/or coordinate work with other team members/departments or outside contractors as needed to complete projects.
• Maintain gas, plumbing, dry air and RO water systems; perform sheet metal/duct work.
• Lead customer site installations.
• Work with and coordinate with the other trades on the Facilities team.
• Develop and comply with all policies and work instructions.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices and participate in 5S activities.
• Provide SME knowledge and support as needed to Alcami for maintenance, troubleshooting, audits on spare parts/PMs/etc.
• Projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 10+ years of HVAC-R experience.
• EPA certificate - section 608 EPA certificate for refrigerants required prior to license.
• High School diploma, Military, Technical School, or Associate's Degree.
• 4+ years of ultra-low refrigeration experience.
• Refrigeration license.

• Led projects or performed in some type of leadership role.
• Gain or maintain industry knowledge through training and seminars.
• Ability to work in different environments, typically in freezer rooms, mechanical areas, and rooftop equipment.
• Electronic, electrical, and mechanical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Good organizational skills.
• Computer literacy especially in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Solid knowledge of GMP/GLP and ISO 9001.
• Soldering and brazing.

• Up to 5% travel required.
• Valid driver's license required for travel.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to safety eyewear, hearing protection, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, full protective body coverings, various types of gloves, etc. Other tasks involving elevated work may require the use of a body harness and lanyard. Additionally, the employee may be required to operate an industrial vehicle.