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If so, then this is the opportunity for you!\nFUNCTION: Including but not limited to\nUnder the supervision of the Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor and direction of the maintenance team leader, installs, maintains, operates, calibrates, repairs and troubleshoots refrigeration, air conditioning and air volume equipment and associated control systems. In compliance with operating procedures, Company and Government regulations, and current Good Manufacturing Procedures, assures the quality of our products and services are of the highest priority. HVAC mechanics will perform maintenance on any equipment or facilities which their skills support in a compliant quality manner. HVAC mechanics are part of the Utilities Technician work group and will primarily share work assignments within their job grouping with no inherent or “system imposed” limits. Based on business needs, Utilities Technicians will perform maintenance activities including crossing between job groupings where skills are common. Work assignments, building and equipment are not exclusive to any craft, job grouping, or employee. Position may include some responsibility for maintaining significant business systems (e.g., CMMS data, planning, procurement, and scheduling) including the authority to assign, coordinate, and maintain work for others.\nEQUIPMENT: Including but not limited to\nPortable and fixed power and hand tools oxyacetylene torch, chemical cleaning equipment, protective clothing and safety devices, gauge manifolds, electronic/electric/pneumatic measuring devices, two-way radios, portable vacuum pumps, various refrigerant/heat transfer/lubrication media containers and handling equipment, maintenance rigging equipment. BAS keyboard/CRI ad CFC (chlorofluorocarbons), HCFC, and HFC leak detection reclaiming, recycling, recovery systems.\n\nDUTIES: Including but not limited to\nInstalls, maintains, calibrates, repairs/overhauls, and operates air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including compressors, pumps, evaporators, expansion valves, solenoid valves, controls, condensers, and related components.\nEnsures compliance with CFC regulations and certification requirements, minimizing refrigerant losses and maximizing recovery through effective leak detection, maintenance procedures, and the use of reclaiming, recycling, and recovery equipment.\nTroubleshoots and adjusts HVAC systems and air volume control equipment to maintain proper temperature, humidity, and airflow conditions.\nMonitors and measures HVAC filter pressure drop and replaces filters as necessary while observing all system integrity and safety requirements.\nCleans HVAC coils, evaporators, and condensers using chemicals, compressed air, specialized cleaning agents, high-pressure wash units, and other approved methods to maintain equipment performance.\nRepairs and adjusts refrigeration systems to maintain design parameters, including temperature, pressure, and level control.\nUtilizes Building Automation Systems (BAS) to monitor lyophilization systems, manufacturing and research environments, refrigeration units, incubators, and related equipment. Operates BAS terminals to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain system performance consistent with required operating conditions while adhering to change control procedures.\nResponds to alarms generated by monitoring systems and makes routine decisions regarding response priorities. Escalates unusual problems and situations to supervision as appropriate. Carries a radio as directed to support timely communication of issues. Works from work orders and preventive maintenance checklists and maintains required work records and logs in a cGMP-compliant manner, including daily labor documentation.\nPerforms routine rigging and alignment work required for refrigeration system maintenance.\nCommunicates professionally and effectively with supervisors regarding equipment status, system conditions, parts requirements, and work activities.\nOperates refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclaiming equipment to minimize environmental impact and maintains applicable certifications required by regulations.\nCompletes all required department training, including orientation, SOP, safety, and other assigned training programs.\nAttends and actively participates in HAZOPs, waste walkthroughs, Kaizen events, Lean Six Sigma initiatives, and other quality, safety, environmental, and operational training programs.\nAssists technicians, supervisors, and planners in preparing labor and material estimates.\nSupports supervision in assigning, scheduling, and prioritizing work order requests using maintenance management systems.\nMakes recommendations and prepares requests for spare parts, stockroom inventory, tools, and related maintenance materials.\nConsults with supervisors and fellow mechanics on troubleshooting and problem resolution and keeps supervision informed of equipment and operational issues.\nWrites, executes, and completes required safety permits.\nPerforms annual field verification activities for EL qualifications.\nEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:\nRequired\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)\nAnd\nUniversal Refrigerant Certification\nAnd\n1. Graduation from a recognized/accredited HVAC/Refrigeration trade school or community college or equivalent programs with at least six (6) months full-time emphasis (650 hours), in air conditioning, refrigeration, electricity, and associated controls. At least three (3) years of recent full-time experience as an HVAC/Refrigeration mechanic maintaining and troubleshooting commercial or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and associated controls. This includes but is not limited to servicing:\na) at least 20-Ton HVAC/Refrigeration systems and/or servicing low temperature refrigeration systems.\nb) ability to interface with automated building/refrigeration control systems.\nOR\n2. Completion of a formal Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Apprentice Program that is approved by the United States Department of Labor or equivalent.\nOR\n3. Verified Military training equivalent to a recognized/accredited trade school or journeyman apprenticeship program. Three years recent full-time military experience maintaining and troubleshooting refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and associated controls.\nOR\n4. Held the position of Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanic at our Company, West Point, PA within the last seven (7) years.\nOR\n5. Graduation from a recognized/accredited HVAC/Refrigeration trade school or community college or equivalent programs with at least three (3) months full-time emphasis (325 hours), in air conditioning, refrigeration, electricity, and associated controls. At least five (5) years of recent full-time experience as an HVAC/Refrigeration mechanic maintaining and troubleshooting commercial or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and associated controls. This includes but is not limited to servicing:\na) at least 20-Ton HVAC/Refrigeration systems and/or servicing low temperature refrigeration systems.\nb) ability to interface with automated building/refrigeration control systems.\nOR\n6. No formal education with at least ten (10) years of recent full-time experience as an HVAC/Refrigeration mechanic maintaining and troubleshooting commercial or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and associated controls. This includes but is not limited to servicing:\na) at least 20-Ton HVAC/Refrigeration systems and/or servicing low temperature refrigeration systems.\nb) ability to interface with automated building/refrigeration control systems.\nDesirable\nSpecific HVAC, Refrigeration, and/or Direct Digital Control vendor training programs.\nRecent experience maintaining centrifugal chillers, cascade refrigeration systems, screw compressors, and DOC systems.\nDemonstrate proficiency in testing, adjusting, and balancing HVAC systems.\nExperience calibrating HVAC associated instrumentation.\nEquipment or Machinery Operated:\nPortable and fixed power and hand tools, oxyacetylene torch, chemical cleaning equipment, protective clothing and safety devices, gauge manifolds, electronic/electric/pneumatic measuring devices, two-way radios, portable vacuum pumps, various refrigerant/heat transfer/lubrication media containers and handling equipment, maintenance rigging equipment, and BAS keyboard/CRI, and CFC leak detection, reclaiming, recycling, recovery systems.\nSpecial Skills or Abilities:\nAbility to read refrigeration/HVAC drawings and electronic/electric/pneumatic. Control schematics; ability to analyze air conditioning and refrigeration problems and take corrective action; ability to upload and download programs and utilize computer-based Building Automation Systems for trouble shooting and monitoring system performance. Mechanical aptitude. Required to complete certification as a Universal Technician in refrigerant transition and recovery in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.\nSpecial Job Features:\nHeavy lifting, use and handling of solvent, acids and heat transfer media, heat and cold, dust and dirt, subject to immunization, safety shoes and glasses, subject to emergency call-in, refrigerant handling, working in confined spaces and roofs and at heights, possible work in areas of potentially infectious agents and available at all times during work shift to answer emergencies. May be required to carry a pager and/or a radio. Subject to immunizations.\nRemarks:\nRequired to take immunizations as prescribed by our Company's Health Services Department.\nMust wear Company issued uniform per our Company's SOP.\nPosition is subject to a probationary period.\nRequired Skills:\nHVAC Systems, Maintenance Processes, Preventive Maintenance, Refrigeration Systems, TroubleshootingPreferred Skills:\nComputerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)Current Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:\nOur company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Asa federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:\nEEOC Know Your Rights\nEEOC GINA Supplement\nWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.\nLearn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts\nSan Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerc...","description_format":"text","description_chars":13017,"description_truncated":true,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"},{"name":"Puerto Rico","iso":"PR","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Veterinary Medicine","Vaccines","Biologics & Biosimilars","Oncology Therapeutics"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-30T15:08:09Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":80,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.892,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":5,"expected_fill_days":16,"reasons":["conf:5","velocity","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-05T05:54:30Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/merck-co-utility-tech-mech-air-condref-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/merck-co-utility-tech-mech-air-condref-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-05T09:38:51Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":12252,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-06T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":3768},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=3768"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fmerck-co-utility-tech-mech-air-condref-2"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fmerck-co-utility-tech-mech-air-condref-2"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fmerck-co-utility-tech-mech-air-condref-2"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/merck-co-utility-tech-mech-air-condref-2\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fmerck-co-utility-tech-mech-air-condref-2"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3528466}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"msd.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3528466},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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