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About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

HVAC Millwright

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, essential functions are as follows:

+ Perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment, including but not limited to:

+ Cooling tower repairs and annual maintenance

+ Compressor and blower maintenance

+ Fan and motor repairs

+ Belt and pulley replacements

+ Troubleshooting and repair of electrical and control systems

+ Conduct equipment inspections to identify potential issues and recommend repairs or replacements as needed

+ Troubleshoot complex problems with HVAC systems and equipment, using specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and resolve issues

+ Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and optimize system performance

+ Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities, ensuring minimal impact on plant operations

+ Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment inspections, and repair reports

+ Stay up-to-date with industry developments and new technologies, applying this knowledge to improve maintenance practices and optimize system performance

+ Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and others

+ Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations

+ Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, including work orders, PM schedules, and parts inventory

+ Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance

+ Provide training and guidance to junior technicians as needed

+ Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols during all operations

+ Use root cause analysis tools to identify permanent solutions for recurrence failures causing equipment downtime.

+ Provide technical support during commissioning and start up for new HVAC equipment, installation, configuration and testing.

+ Understands interactions with other departments in activities such as maintenance scheduling

+ Identifies areas of business process improvement opportunities and provides input with solutions

+ Interprets issues/questions regarding schematics, diagrams, written/verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans

+ Interact actively with stakeholders and departments on work planning and coordination

+ Mentors/trains lower level technicians.

+ Develop and maintain SOPs using technical expertise and in conformance with standards.

+ Decides which type of maintenance is needed, selects parts for replacement

+ May participate on cross-functional teams

+ May conduct and/or oversee routine inspections and investigations

+ Interprets complex data from equipment, processes etc.

+ Applies knowledge of relevant best practices, state and local code in area of expertise

+ Regular attendance and timeliness is required per departmental guidelines

+ Adhere and enforce safety rules, follow safe procedures and guidelines.

+ Support plant operation during off-hours as needed

Competencies/Experience Needed

+ 5+ years of experience as an HVAC technician, with a focus on industrial systems and equipment

+ Strong knowledge of HVAC principles, including thermodynamics, psychometrics, and heat transfer

+ Experience with cooling tower maintenance and repair, including water treatment and chemical handling

+ Familiarity with compressor and blower systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair

+ Electrical and control systems experience, including troubleshooting and repair

+ Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and develop effective solutions

+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with other maintenance personnel and plant operators

+ Certifications in HVAC, electrical, or a related field (e.g. EPA certification, electrical license) are a plus

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency

+ Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging

+ Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and with heavy equipment

+ Strong communication and teamwork skills

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

+ Applicants must be legally able to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa for this position.

Work Environment

All work is performed in an industrial environment.

Physical Demands

+ Must be able to lift >45 lbs

+ Able to stand and/or walk for 10+ hrs daily, able to climb stairs and ladders

+ May perform repetitive hand and wrist motions and may sometimes have to twist and bend body

+ Vision – May be exposedto yellow lights, blinking lights

+ Able to discern audible alarms

+ Potential to work with materials which contain hazardous chemicals

Required Education and Experience

+ Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

+ Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g. NFPA, OSHA)

+ Experience with root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)

+ High school diploma or equivalent required, with a technical degree or certification in HVAC or a related field preferred

+ Typically requires 5-10 years of experience

+ Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial .

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes, or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners become the property of the Company.

Accessibility Note

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the **People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.**

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

+ OSHA 30

+ OSHA 10

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.