Facilities Technician at Element Materials Technology

Kokomo, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HVAC Systems, Plumbing, Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Safety Regulations, Teamwork, Process Controllers, Inventory Management, Project Coordination, EPA Certification, Blueprint Reading, General Maintenance

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview The purpose of the Facilities Technician helps keep our facilities running and maintained. This position reports to the Facility Manager and is responsible for mechanical repairs of environmental chambers, connecting refrigeration lines, cooling water, or electrical power sources, handling and recovering hazardous refrigerant substances, and checking systems and equipment for leaks. Responsibilities • Maintain and repair various HVAC systems, cooling towers, cascade refrigeration systems for environmental chambers in a testing environment.• Use blueprints or electrical schematics to make repairs, troubleshoot systems and perform maintenance on systems that have been modified or do not have electrical schematics.• Effectively manage assigned work orders and communicate test details, concerns, and timing with multiple persons.• Oversee HVAC requirements for site.• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment and controls.• Perform general plumbing and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.• Install new HVAC and mechanical systems as needed.• Monitor and maintain HVAC inventory and supplies.• Completes maintenance projects during off shifts or shutdown periods when needed.• Responsible for supporting facility status/inspections and alerting Leadership of unusual occurrences and/or damages that have taken place or that have the potential to occur.• Troubleshooting to include electrical, structural, plumbing and HVAC issues.• Performs weekly facility maintenance and assist in monthly safety inspection.• Responds to multiple maintenance requests from various departments.• Develop, schedule, and complete items included in the “Total Productive Maintenance” Program (TPM).• Coordinates and executes special projects as directed by the Management such as Capex implementations, SHE improvements and special events.• Completes routine planned and unplanned maintenance projects when needed.• Troubleshooting to include electrical, structural, plumbing and HVAC issues, and coordinating with outside vendors when required.• Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area.• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies. Skills / Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Minimum 2-3 years experience in similar field (i.e., HVAC systems and general plumbing, mechanical and electrical maintenance system experience) required Possess ability to use, or learn to use, various process controllers (e.g., environmental chamber controllers) Must have great attitude and the willingness to show up ready to work Strong knowledge of HVAC cascade systems for environmental chambers EPA certification Universal; EPA 608/609 preferred Ability to maintain professional candor at all times and remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities Ambition to be productive individually and as part of a team Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs Ability to interface with employees to determine their needs and provide a satisfactory outcome Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication and customer service skills Knowledge of safety regulations and guidelines Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) “If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com”

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Responsibilities

The Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC systems and other mechanical systems within the facility. This includes troubleshooting issues, managing work orders, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.