SUMMARY:  Work with an E&I Master Craftsman and HVAC Technician while developing skills required for repairing and maintaining plant equipment for a world-class pulp and paper manufacturing facility mill.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Example duties could include, but are not limited to:

o    Service, repair, install, and calibrate all types of HVAC Equipment while keeping units in good operating condition.  

o    Recover Freon from HVAC Systems and complete a Freon Recovery Form.

o    Operate a variety of hand and power tools.

o    Troubleshoot and repair AC & DC circuits and control equipment on single phase and three phase electrical systems.

o    Troubleshoot various input & final control elements on instrument control loops (discrete and continuous devices) including pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices.  

o    Understand operation of control loops, including an understanding of PLC’s. 

o    Perform Preventive Maintenance. 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

•    Associate degree in HVAC or related field preferred. 

•    Minimum of (5) years related industry experience with a stable work history. 

•    Ability to operate electrical and HVAC testing/measuring instruments.  

•    Ability to read advanced wiring diagrams and multi-meters.

•    Knowledge of refrigeration recovery, evacuation, and charging. 

•    Knowledge of the heating cycle and all the necessary components. 

•    Fundamental understanding of temperature and humidity measurement and control in air conditioning units. 

•    Must have functional knowledge of basic computer systems (i.e. Microsoft Office products)

•    Ability to pass a drug test and background check.  

•    Ability to organize work and meet deadlines. 

•    Ability to work a rotating shift schedule with overtime work when needed. 

•    Good verbal and written communication skills.

•    Comfortable working in a Union environment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

•    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 stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.

•    The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

•    The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

•    The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

•    The noise level in the work environment can be loud at times. 

•    Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts. 

•    May be exposed to wet and/or hot and humid conditions. 

•    Occasionally exposed to precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and vibrations. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

•    EPA Universal Certification Freon license.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

•    None

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.