HVAC Maintenance Technician

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science.  Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology.  Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence.  Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Our animal vaccine facility in Millsboro, Delaware is experiencing dynamic growth in order to support the global poultry production supply chain. The site has been selected by our Company's Animal Health Division to be the Center of Excellence for Poultry and Freeze Dried Vaccines and therefore, we are looking for high energy, novel thinking individuals to support the site’s long term journey. We have a current opening for an HVAC Maintenance Technician and this position will be a critical element for building a high performance, proactive organization. A signing bonus will be part of the total compensation package to insure we attract the highest caliber of talent possible.

Job Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair process control and environmental control HVAC systems

• Operational performance & regulatory compliance owner for all site HVAC equipment. Classes of equipment include Ultra-Cold Freezers, Process Chillers

• Provides timely feedback and coordination to site customers regarding the status of HVAC system

• Ensures appropriate spare parts inventories are established and maintained

• Support investigations resulting from abnormal equipment performance

• Actively supports safety initiatives including shop floor audits, lock-out/tag-out, line break, and confined space permitting

• Provides training to others, as required

• Responsible for working as part of an inclusive, high performance team to achieve site mission, vision, and goals through efficient and safe operation of equipment and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices

Education:

• High School Diploma (required)

• A.S. degree in a technical discipline (preferred)

Required Experience and Skills:

• Two (2)+ years experience working with refrigeration equipment.

• Five (5)+ years’ experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

• Experience with general plumbing and pipefitting work.

• Experience with electrical controls for HVACR systems.

• Ability to read and interpret blue-prints/schematics in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics or mechanical systems

• Valid driver’s license

• Universal refrigerant license required.

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements associated with this job, including but not limited to: lifting/carrying up to 50lbs, working from ladders and elevated platforms.

• Participate in the on-call rotation. 

• Experience working within OSHA General Industry standards including hot work and lockout tag out. 

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Biotech / pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing industry experience.

• Experience with -70 Celsius Ultra Cold Freezers, Freeze Driers and Liquid Nitrogen equipment.

• Experience with gas furnaces and gas heaters.

• Experience in Biopharmaceutical processing equipment including freeze driers, ultra-cold freezers and incubators.

• Working knowledge of an automated building management system (Siemens and JCI)

• Experience supporting a fast paced manufacturing environment is an advantage.

• Applicants should actively support, participate and embrace an empowered team culture and have excellent communication skills

• Applicant should have previously demonstrated strong team skills, flexibility, motivation, ability to troubleshoot/problem solve, with a strong emphasis around safety and compliance practices.

• Proficient with CMMS utilization

• Experience with chilled water systems – (Move to Preferred)

• Journeyman Card or Master HVACR License

• Experience with walk-in coolers or walk-in freezers

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Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Building Performance, Chilled Water Systems, Climate Control, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Electrical System Troubleshooting, Global Manufacturing, GMP Compliance, Healthcare Innovation, HVAC Systems, Hydraulics, Instrumentation, Interpret Electrical Drawings, Lockout Tagout, Maintenance Scheduling, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Plumbing, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Engineering, Quality Performance, Safety Compliance, Safety Procedures {+ 3 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/29/2026

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