HVAC/R Technician I

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the GES Global Engineering Services division. The HVAC/Refrigeration Group handles comfort complaints, preventive maintenance, repair of ice machines, refrigerators & freezer units, low temperature refrigeration systems, environmental chambers, incubators, air dryers, lab heating and cooling equipment, dehumidifiers, and stability chambers. The HVAC/R Mechanic II will work on HVAC/R systems and equipment and control systems, troubleshoot mechanical problems, and perform all required tasks and repairs necessary to return equipment to operation in a timely manner. This role provides 24 hour, 7 day a week skilled trade maintenance support to manufacturing, research and development laboratories, warehouses, and office facilities that make up Abbott Park and its associated owned and leased Lake County facilities. This role follows a rotating 12-hour day shift schedule, working from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on a 4-days-on, 4-days-off rotation.

What You’ll Work On

• Independently perform and understand hardware, operating systems, and maintenance work on a variety of HVAC/R equipment and systems including production, lab, and facility equipment.
• Work as a multi-skill tradesperson doing mechanical, pipefitting, building maintenance, and/or other work on special assignments as required and assigned.
• May be assigned as a lead person in a crew of two or more tradespersons on larger projects and serve as liaison and coordinator of work assigned to the crew.
• Assist in ensuring GMP and safe work policies and procedures are followed and maintained at all times in accordance with established company policies.
• Participate in work group team meetings and actively look for methods and work processes that improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot, order parts, and install parts and material on equipment such as fractional horsepower motors, unit circulation fans, basic electrical devices associated with the control of the units, air conditioners, air handlers, compressors, pumps, walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Perform preventative and demand maintenance work on all types of plant HVAC/R equipment including fans, valves, actuators, and variable air volume controllers.
• Install bearings, seals, belts, gaskets, etc. on HVAC/R equipment utilizing a variety of gauges, tools, and test equipment including vacuum and pressure gauges, leak detectors, torque wrenches, multi-meters, and amp meters.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and preventive maintenance work on all types of plant HVAC equipment.
• Understand HVAC/R theory and application to air handling systems in a commercial and/or industrial environment.
• Perform brazing and/or soldering of heating and cooling coils.
• Perform troubleshooting and mechanical repairs and install refrigeration equipment and accessories according to Abbott Engineering Standards.
• Evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company standards and policies on an independent basis.
• Know CMMS functions that pertain to refrigeration maintenance, PM, and related activities.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or equivalent.
• 3+ years of formal training and work experience/responsibility in the field of commercial or industrial HVAC/R system maintenance.
• Experience must indicate proficiency in all aspects of maintenance of HVAC/R system equipment including the demonstrated ability to work well with others in a commercial and/or industrial work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified by the Federal EPA for operation of refrigerant reclaiming equipment and for proper usage and disposal of all refrigerants is preferred.
• Associates Degree Preferred.
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision.
• Great Customer Service Skills.