Location: Los Angeles, CA 90039 and Van Nuys, CA 91406
Duration: Full Time/Direct Hire
Shift: Mon to Fri, 6:00am to 2:30pm
- Looking for a Refrigerator Mechanic/ Technician who can work for the Ammonia recycling Refrigerator and they will be working on Raw Plasma Chillers
- Industrial refrigeration in non- manufacturing industry or any industry, need someone who can keep the industrial stuff cool.
- Will work around chemicals including but not limited to: refrigerants, oils, alcohol, and acid that may require respiratory protection.
- Keeping the industrial stuff cool is very important.
- 8% of Short term incentives, no long term incentives
- Knowledge of refrigeration systems, Environmental Chambers(Walking Freezers) , Chillers, HVAC, electrical, Dehumidification, pumps and steam heat
- Requires some travel to both the sites Los Angeles, CA 90039 and Van Nuys, CA 91406. Primary Location is Los Angeles, CA 90039
- Performs breakdown and preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment on a regular basis to include, but not limited to, process chillers, HVAC systems, air handlers, central chillers, pumps, and industrial control systems as responsibilities assigned to Refrigeration in both cGMP and non-cGMP areas
- Responsible for repairing refrigeration systems, low, medium and normal temperature, cold storage equipment, building automation system components, mechanical and electrical equipment as assigned. Must be familiar with the plant and divisional SOPs as related to positional and department responsibilities.
- Maintain refrigerant records in compliance with US EPA and SCAQMD mandated refrigeration record keeping.
- Will provide troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of refrigeration systems and equipment components related to positional responsibilities which include but not limited to: HVAC, Chillers, electrical controls, compressors, pumps, piping, plumbing, blowers, dehumidifiers and facility equipment.
- Perform Disposal of Hazardous Waste
- Respond to urgent and emergency work orders for the Refrigeration department as needed.
- Responsible for closing assigned work orders in JDE System.
- Responsible for the completion of Change Control documentation (PRs) if required by the assigned work order.
- Shall be trained and qualified on designated facility SOPs governing the operation of critical systems, Refrigeration, HVAC, Electrical, utilities and local GMP practices.
- Requires familiarity with generally accepted building, plumbing, piping, electrical, and fire protection practices and codes.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, UBS, UMC and UPC in compliance with L.A. City, CA state and federal EPA regulations and laws.
- Must follow safety rules and responsible system repairs, upkeep, maintenance and operations managed within regulating agencies including, but not limited to, L.A. City Building & Safety, SCAQMD, L.A. City Bureau of Sanitation, CAL OSHA and OSHA.
- Attends required training and meetings.
- Keeps designated area 5S'd. (Safety, Sort, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) US EPA Universal certificate required
- Knowledge of refrigeration systems, Environmental Chambers(Walking Freezers) , Chillers, HVAC, electrical, Dehumidification, pumps and steam heat
- Basic computer skills such as e-mail and Internet are required.
- Experience with using computerized control systems is preferred.
What you bring to Client:
- High School Diploma, A.A./A.S. technical discipline
- Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance or project experience at journeyman level in pharmaceuticals or commercial industrial refrigeration manufacturing environment
- US EPA Universal certificate required
- Proven successful interpersonal and customer service skills required. Must be able to communicate effectively with internal customers.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to climb ladders and move about in close quarters, facility non-manufacturing support.
- In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
- Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
- No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
- Will work in a cold, wet, hot and humid environments both inside and outside of facility.
- Will be working in loud areas that require hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
- Will work around chemicals including but not limited to: refrigerants, oils, alcohol, and acid that may require respiratory protection.
- Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
- May be required to work in a confined area.
- Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.