Refrigeration Installation/Service Technician
DVM is a custom switchgear and controls integrator doing business with customers/end-users in the data center, telecom, manufacturing, banking, pharmaceutical, and network broadcast industries. DVM has a unique capability of combining experience as a switchgear provider with superior engineering expertise. DVM’s vision is to offer the customer a complete solution to mission critical power requirements. Our solutions include hardware, software, documentation, technical expertise, and, most importantly, dedication to customer relationships.
Our commitment to our employees is to provide an engaging, challenging and rewarding work environment with growth opportunities commensurate with our core values of Leadership, Accountability, Teamwork, Adaptability and Passion.
Thermmax is a division of DVM Manufacturing, LLC and this opportunity for a Refrigeration Installation/Service Technician is located at our manufacturing facility located in West Chester, PA.
Thermmax, a Division of DVM Manufacturing LLC
Our Thermmax division designs, manufactures, installs, and services Walk-In Environmental Rooms for scientific and industrial applications. We offer a complete line of modular sizes, with standard and custom specifications for the precise control of temperature and humidity-controlled rooms.
Thermmax environmental rooms come in standard and custom options and serve numerous applications including:
- Life Science
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical
- Industrial Research
- Biological Research
- Medical Device Development
- Clinical Testing
Refrigeration Installation/Service Technician. Responsibilities include the installation, service, maintenance, repair, testing and calibration of Refrigeration equipment with minimum supervision. This job requires extensive travel to customers’ locations.
Experience in electrical, refrigeration, compressors and systems; as well as the ability to read and interpret MEP blueprints and electrical and refrigeration schematics. Experience with installation and balancing of desiccant dehumidifiers, is a plus.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ABILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform mid-level to advanced customer support activities including equipment installation, equipment and/or product troubleshooting and repair, equipment maintenance, and assist with equipment testing, start-up, and validation activities as needed.
- Responsible for customer technical support (product/equipment troubleshooting) including support via phone, online, or in the field. Act as single point of contact for customers, soliciting internal technical support as needed, managing sub-contractors as needed.
- Maintain broad equipment, process, and manufacturing knowledge critical to supporting equipment.
- Works independently with minimal technical supervision.
- May be responsible for supervising and/ or executing field installation and testing of equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Able to independently coordinate/perform the installation of complex, structural capital equipment.
- Able to assemble complex, often large, mechanical assemblies.
- Independent troubleshooting of complex mechanical and refrigeration systems
- Able to perform manufacturing processes such as brazing, welding, etc.
- Independently able to decipher electrical, mechanical, and process flow schematics.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (As required)
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Electrical, mechanical, or mechanic disciplines or equivalent work experience
- Refrigeration (EPA Universal Card)
- Basic understanding of PLC Controls including ladder logic.
- Familiarity and use of test equipment.
- Familiarity and use of hand tools.
- Plumbing, including piping and brazing.
- Electrical/Electronic knowledge.
- Understanding of technical instructions, schematics, blueprints and specifications.
- Mechanical Skills.
- Computer Skills
- Degree or Certificate from approved two-year college or technical school in related field, five years related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Able to read instrumentation and gauges for measurement purposes. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to work under own initiative and achieve results in expected timeframes.
- Flexible, courteous, friendly, and positive approach.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Make a positive contribution to maintaining a workplace that is healthy, safe, neat and tidy.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those an employee might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:
- Work environment is 75-90% in the field or at customer facilities.
- Field work is often around near medium/heavy construction and/or cleanroom environments.
- Internal manufacturing floor contains mobile equipment, machinery, steam, high voltages, welding.
- Noise levels can vary, and hearing protection may be required in some areas.
- Travel is common. Approximately 75-90% to customer locations (including potential international). However, most travel is in the tri-state area and in the Northeast United States.
- Must be able to work multiple/varying shifts to support business needs.
COMPENSATION
· Full Time (Non-Exempt)
· $28.00 hr.- $42.00 hr.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
Ability to Relocate:
- West Chester, PA 19380: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Chester, PA 19380