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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