Industrial HVAC Tech I

Job Summary: Maintains H-E-B facilities and systems in a professional manner that assures safety, efficiency and reliability. Supports Facilities Services mission to be a 'World Class' Maintenance Management organization using the latest in technology, processes and procedures.

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned as necessary:

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

• Perform basic building repairs to dock doors, walls, roof leaks and floor damage
• Troubleshoot, repair and replace plumbing problems with toilet fixtures, water coolers, water supplies and sewer lines
• Install or repair water supply lines using glued plastic, compression fittings, soldered copper tubing or threaded pipe
• Troubleshoot and repair traffic gates, fencing, turnstiles, etc.
• Perform skill level appropriate Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks on the facility buildings and grounds equipment
• Assist other technicians as assigned to troubleshoot, repair or replace building and grounds equipment or systems

MECHANICAL:

• Use appropriate tools, materials and methods to perform mechanical tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Repair or replace gaskets, drive belts, bearings, couplings, etc. on support machinery such as air compressors, compactors, pumps, etc.
• Repair conveyors by replacing conveying belts, gear boxes, couplings, drive chains or belts, bearings, shafts, sheaves, sprockets, etc.
• Repair or replace components on automated cranes, elevators, sorters, diverts, palletizes, packaging and shrink wrap machinery
• Perform skill level appropriate PM tasks on facility mechanical equipment
• Assist higher level technicians while installing, troubleshooting and repairing any facility mechanical equipment or systems

HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS:

• Perform pump down, pressure discharge and isolation procedures to make systems safe before performing maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot and replace seals, couplings, check valves, regulators, etc. on small air compressors and hydraulic systems
• Assist higher level technician in troubleshooting and repairing more complex hydraulic or pneumatic system failures then do assigned tasks
• Repair or replace cylinders, directional valves, hoses, actuators and other small system components on powered equipment
• Repair or replace control valves, pressure sensors, switches and other basic control components on operating equipment
• Perform skill level appropriate PM tasks on hydraulic and pneumatic power systems and facility operating equipment

HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION:

• Clean evaporator and condenser coils, fans, condensate pan and drains and replace filters on HVAC package units
• Use manifold gauges and thermometer to determine operating conditions, provide data to higher level technician for evaluation
• Assist higher level technician in installing, troubleshooting and repairing HVAC units below 30 tons capacity
• Technician must attain a Universal A/C license or certification to be allowed to access the refrigerant circuit
• Perform any other skill level appropriate PM tasks on the facility HVAC equipment and water chillers

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS:

• Secure actuated local wet system to repair water leaks, replace sprinkler heads, switches, etc. and report system status
• Reset local wet system to operating condition
• Assist higher level technician in troubleshooting, repairing and replacing failed components in facility fire suppression equipment
• Perform skill level appropriate PM tasks on a dry fire suppression system

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC:

• Repair or replace lighting fixtures and replace light tubes or bulbs
• Use schematics, diagrams or drawings to locate local source of power supplying an individual unit of electrically driven equipment
• Know location and layout of the facility sub-main power distribution equipment and areas served by each motor control center
• Correctly use basicelectrical test equipment such as a volt meter, amp meter, multimeter and Ohm meter doing basic troubleshooting tasks on AC and DC power with voltages from 12 volts DC to 480 volts AC
• Troubleshoot, repair or replace simple electrical components such as fuses, breakers, switches, small motors, heaters etc
• Troubleshoot, repair or replace I/O devices on simple PLC controlled dock levelers, trailer restraints and other simple equipment
• Assist higher level technician in repairing failures in more complex electrical equipment and systems
• Assist higher level technician when troubleshooting and repairing complex PLC or computer control systems, VFD's etc.
• Perform skill level appropriate PM tasks on electric power, driven and controlled equipment.

WELDING:

• Perform Fire Watch duties for higher level welders and PM welding and metal working equipment
• Prepare equipment and materials for welding by cutting, grinding or heating as needed
• Braze and cut metal equipment using an Oxygen and Acetylene torch
• Make simple repairs to equipment using an electric arc welder or Oxyacetylene torch
• Assist higher level technicians when making more complex repairs or fabrication that requires metal working and welding
• Perform PM tasks on welding equipment
• Follow proper Company standards for Hot Work.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Stay informed by attending team meetings, reading bulletin boards and technical bulletins
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to work order (WO) completion
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to parts requisitions (Req's) completion
• Complete accident or incident reports per company policy

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 2-4 years of experience in Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Welding, Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems, Construction Trades or Air Conditioning Maintenance

Preferred Key Competencies

• Demonstrates the ability to understand day-to-day spoken messages.
• Seeks feedback from others
• Accurately identifies and responds to customer needs in a warm and friendly manner
• Understands, actively supports and follows procedures effectively.
• Applies existing rules and procedures to make decisions and judgments
• Seeks out opportunities for learning and self-development
• Is respectful and honest with Partners, customers and vendors
• Effective written / verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong organization and time management skills with ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Demonstrate initiative

Physical and Other Requirements

• Lift 20 lbs or more on an occasional basis
• Standing, stooping, walking, bending and climbing.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures ranging from -20 to 130 degrees.
• Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work standing, sitting, stooping, bending, or in a prone position.
• Must be able to work with hands over head.
• Must be able to climb and work from a ladder.
• Must be able to work from elevated work platforms - manlift, scissor lift, catwalk, and silo