Facilities Technician (HVAC/Mechanical) - Element Materials Technology

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Facilities Technician (HVAC/Mechanical), who is responsible for the safe and ongoing maintenance and repair of our Metro Detroit buildings and equipment. This role will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various HVAC systems, cascade refrigeration systems for environmental chambers in our testing environment. In addition to HVAC systems, we are also looking for experience and knowledge in general plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair various HVAC systems, cooling towers, cascade refrigeration systems for environmental chambers in a testing environment
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment and controls
• Perform general plumbing and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks
• Install new HVAC and mechanical systems as needed
• Monitor and maintain HVAC inventory and supplies
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies

Skills / Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent5+ years of experience in HVAC systems and general plumbing and mechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of HVAC cascade systems for environmental chambers
• EPA certification Universal preferred
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and guidelines

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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