HVAC Automated Systems Industrial Maintenance II

Job Summary

As an Automated Systems Industrial Maintenance Partner, you'll maintain H-E-B facilities and systems in a professional manner to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability. You'll support our mission to be a world class maintenance management organization using the latest in technology, processes, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Buildings & Grounds: Installs/repairs complex water supply lines using glued plastic, compression fittings, soldered copper tubing, or threaded pipe; troubleshoots/repairs/replaces more complex facility equipment (turnstiles, security access gates, truck scales, etc.); performs skill-level appropriate preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on buildings and grounds equipment; assists other technicians to troubleshoot/repair/replace building and grounds equipment or systems, facility dock doors, roof leaks, concrete damage, gates, etc.
• Mechanical: Uses appropriate tools, materials, and methods to perform mechanical tasks safely and efficiently; troubleshoots/repairs/replaces HVAC package units and Chiller system major components; troubleshoots Building Management System components (actuators, sensors, valves, other electrical components); troubleshoots/repairs/replaces compressor air ends, pumps, gear boxes, and all major components on facility support equipment; troubleshoots/repairs/replaces major components on all facility production equipment (cranes, conveyors, diverters, AS/RS storage and retrieval machines, palletizers, automated stretch wrappers, etc.); performs PM tasks on major facility systems (stretch wrappers, palletizers, etc.); performs PM tasks on facility systems such as Chiller Plant Centrifugal Compressors, Condenser Water pumps, Chilled Water pumps, Cooling Tower and Chilled water air handler equipment, etc.; performs skill-level appropriate PM tasks on facility mechanical equipment; assists/trains lower-level techs to troubleshoot and repair dock levelers, restraints, etc.; assists higher-level technicians to install/troubleshoot/repair any facility mechanical equipment or systems.
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Performs pump down, pressure discharge, and isolation procedures to make systems safe prior to maintenance activities; troubleshoots/repairs/replaces major facility equipment components (hydraulic power packs, air compressor systems, battery changers, cranes, elevators, compactors, etc.); performs PM tasks on compactor units, air compressors, hydraulic or pneumatic driven equipment, battery changing machines, and hydraulic power packs; performs skill-level appropriate PM tasks on hydraulic and pneumatic power systems and facility operating equipment; trains/assists lower-level technicians to troubleshoot/repair less complex equipment components; assists higher-level technicians to troubleshoot/repair more complex hydraulic or pneumatic system failures.
• Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation: Evaluates systems for proper operation and efficiency using manifold gauges, thermometers, manometers, etc.; uses refrigerant recovery system and manifold gauges when evacuating and charging an HVAC or chiller system; trains/assists lower-level technicians to repair HVAC equipment and Chiller System components; assists higher-level technicians to troubleshoot/repair/install package HVAC or major chiller system components; performs assigned PM tasks on HVAC equipment, Chillers, Chiller plant pumps/motors; performs operational checks on Chiller Plant using HMI/BMS.
• Fire Suppression Systems: Applies/demonstrates knowledge of pre-action systems and Radionics alarm panels, and associated system components; replaces damaged sprinkler system components (audio/visual devices, pull stations, switching devices, pumps, etc.); performs skill-level appropriate PM tasks on a dry fire suppression system; assists in troubleshooting/repairing issues with fire suppression system, including pump controls, alarm panels, and tamper switches.
• Electrical/Electronic: Installs new 120-volt and 277-volt circuits to power equipment (wall switches, appliances, light fixtures, small motors, breakers, disconnects, GFI protection, etc.); identifies/repairs moderately complex electrical problems with production equipment electrical systems (PLC and computer control systems, variable frequency drives, motor controls, etc.); applies understanding of complex control sequences to identify system failures/problems; troubleshoots/repairs facility power distribution systems (distribution panels, motor control centers, equipment power panels, etc.); troubleshoots/repairs/assists higher-level technicians on main power systems (main breakers, power transformers, fuses, ground fault systems, phase failure systems, current transformers in 480-volt systems, etc.); troubleshoots/repairs/replaces lighting fixtures and power supplies; troubleshoots/repairs/replaces components in power distribution panels, motor control centers, and equipment power panels; troubleshoots PLC networks and associated systems and equipment (proximity switches, scales, photo eyes, power supplies, I/O card, etc.); performs skill-level appropriate PM tasks/assists others doing PM tasks on electrical systems; trains/assists lower-level technicians to perform electrical maintenance tasks.
• Welding: Prepares equipment and materials for welding by cutting, grinding, or heating; properly uses metal working tools (grinders, saws, drills, metal workers, etc.) to repair facility machinery; brazes and cuts metal machinery using an oxygen/acetylene torch; makes complex equipment/facility repairs using electric arc stick, MIG, TIG, plasma or oxygen/acetylene equipment; assists higher-level technicians on more complex repairs or fabrication requiring metal working and welding; trains/assists lower-level technicians on more complex repairs or fabrication that requires metal working and welding.
• Compliance: Follows standard operating procedures (SOP) related to work order and parts requisitions completion; completes accident and incident reports in compliance with policy.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• 4+ years experience in mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, construction trades, air conditioning maintenance, welding, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, or AC maintenance - Required
• Strong organization and time-management skills - Required
• Strong written/verbal communication skills - Required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; attention to detail - Required
• Initiative - Required
• HS Diploma or GED - Required
• EPA Universal License - Preferred

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Work while standing, sitting, stooping, walking, bending, with hands over head, and in prone position
• Climb; work from a ladder and other elevated work platforms (manlift, scissor lift, catwalk, silo)
• Lift and carry 75 lbs; lift 20lbs or more on an occasional basis
• Work in extreme temperatures ranging from -20 to 130 degrees