Sr. Facilities HVAC Technician

Waters Corporation is seeking a highly talented and motivated Senior HVAC Technician to join the Facilities Management team. The Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for all aspects of the maintenance and operations of building HVAC systems in a large office, manufacturing and laboratory facility at Waters corporate headquarters in Milford, Ma which is a 750,000 square foot building complex.

The individual should also be proficient with using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) which is used to plan and track asset maintenance to ensure reliable, efficient and sustained operations of all mechanical equipment throughout the facility. Individual should also have experience using a building automation system (BAS) which is used to control and monitor the building’s mechanical and electrical systems. This position is primarily located in Milford, MA and will have occasional responsibilities in Franklin, MA and Cambridge, MA.

1. Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes. 

    

2. Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and

   ventilating units, including boilers, gas, and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment, and

   make vital adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers.

    

3. Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats,

   automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls,

   belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and

   automatic gas valves.

    

4. Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment applied in

   the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition;

   maintain parts and tool inventory.

    

5. Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC

   equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control

   panels.

    

6. Test and examine boiler operations, observing meter and pressure gauges; conduct boiler water

   quality test and treatment; adjust boiler burner combustion. Install and calibrate systems; install

   copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of

   refrigeration and air conditioning systems; flush boilers, descale tubing; rebuild pressure and

   temperature safety valves and water pumps.

    

7. Install, rebuild, replace, or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves,

   controls, gaskets, and other equipment as necessary

    

8. Use Computerized Maintenance Management system (Maximo) to retrieve assigned WO and PMs, track status, and maintain related records concerning time, labor, and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required.

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Licensure / Work Experience

• Certificate Active Massachusetts state-issued HVAC journeyman or masters HVAC license or 10 years proven experience performing HVAC journeyman level operation, maintenance, and repair work.

Competencies

• Standard practices of the HVAC and refrigeration trade.
• Theory of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Materials, methods, and tools used in the operation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Applicable building codes, ordinances, and regulations of State and local authorities pertaining to HVAC, refrigeration, and boilers.
• Air compressors and pneumatic controls.
• Cooling tower and boiler water treatment.
• Solid understanding of BAS/BMS (Building Automation/Management Systems)
• Manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to the HVAC and refrigeration trade.
• Welding and soldering techniques.
• Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and wiring and operating principles of motors
• Knowledge of local electrical codes
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems
• Ability to use hand and power tools

Personal Contacts

• Executive Group: Respond to service needs; Regularly
• Internal Customers: Repair, maintain equipment; Regularly
• Outside contractors: Parts, additional contract work; Regularly

Employee Success Model Requirements

• Operates with integrity, transparency, and humility
• Acts as a true company owner to advance the overall interests of Waters
• Carries a broad global perspective of markets, tech, and trends
• Balances clear critical thinking and accountability in execution to deliver results
• Actively creates the conditions for Waters’ people and teams to succeed

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to try new things to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.