Facility HVAC Maintenance Technician

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Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at Du. Pont. Why Join Us | Du. Pont Careers Du. Pont is currently seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to support facility operations at the Larkin Center site in Midland, Michigan. This role operates, monitors, and maintains facility systems and utilities, with a primary focus on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), including system setup, maintenance, and balancing.

The HVAC Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical components, electrical equipment, and related systems in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal requirements, manufacturer specifications, and safety policies. The HVAC Technician performs complex tasks independently within established procedures and plays a key role in site continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility systems, primarily HVAC. Work may also involve purified water systems, process equipment, electrical systems, controls, and related building equipment. Preventive and corrective maintenance: Perform maintenance to minimize downtime and improve reliability. Conduct daily walkthroughs and inspections to support efficient facility operations.

Equipment ownership and documentation: Perform inspections, calibrations, and verifications, and maintain accurate documentation in SAP. Troubleshooting: Lead or participate in resolving routine and moderately complex facility-related issues in accordance with applicable SOPs, codes, standards, and site safety requirements.

Work coordination: Coordinate specialized work with facility staff, internal teams, and third-party contractors to ensure quality execution and timely completion of maintenance activities and projects. Inventory and purchasing: Develop, maintain, and secure spare parts and basic maintenance hand and power tool inventories.

Procure materials, tools, parts, and supplies for building maintenance and projects, and recommend purchases that streamline processes and improve efficiency. Safety and compliance: Support EH&S, environmental, quality, life-critical standards, lockout/tagout, safe work permitting, electrical safety, and other compliance requirements.

Promote a strong safety culture. Continuous improvement: Identify and implement improvements that enhance performance, efficiency, sustainability, and equipment reliability. Assist engineers in developing methods and procedures to control or improve facility processes. Leadership and Scope: The HVAC Technician serves as a lead technical resource, coordinating and facilitating the work of others without direct supervisory responsibility.

The technician works independently on complex problems, shares technical knowledge, supports training, and contributes to continuous improvement across the facility.

Essential Functions

This role requires regular movement throughout the facility to inspect equipment, troubleshoot issues, perform repairs, and support maintenance activities. Administrative responsibilities include SAP documentation, maintenance planning, contractor coordination, purchasing and inventory support, and required training. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent Journeyman-level HVAC or electrical certification, or strong equivalent experience.

EPA 608 Universal Certification, required. At least 7 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, R&D, or similarly complex environment. Advanced troubleshooting and repair experience with commercial or industrial HVAC systems, electrical distribution, controls, mechanical systems, pneumatic systems, and related building systems.

Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and related technical documentation. Strong problem-solving, communication, prioritization, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and coordinate with laboratory, facility, leadership, and contractor teams.

Ability to share technical knowledge, support training, and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with building automation systems. Experience coordinating contractors or supporting maintenance projects. Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Additional skilled-trade experience, hazmat training, or forklift certification is a plus. Work Schedule This is a first-shift position. Overtime, weekend or off-hours support, and on-call availability may be required to meet maintenance and facility needs.

Physical Requirements The physical demands below are representative of those required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and climb stairs or ladders to inspect and repair equipment. Use hands and arms to handle tools, materials, and equipment components.

Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 45 pounds. Wear required personal protective equipment and follow site safety standards. Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us! Du. Pont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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