Hvac Lead

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General Description

Perform and manage team on HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance of critical environmental control systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Installs, repairs, and maintains HVAC operating equipment and controls essential for maintaining cleanroom environments, temperature/humidity control, and air quality standards required for pharmaceutical production. Conducts routine and ongoing assessment of building systems operations while ensuring compliance with FDA, GMP, and pharmaceutical industry regulations.

Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Compliance:

• Manage a team of HVAC technicians while following JLL guidelines and pharmaceutical client quality standards
• Ensure all work complies with FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and pharmaceutical industry standards
• Maintain detailed documentation and validation records for all HVAC system modifications and maintenance

Critical Systems Management:

• Assist the Building Lead in overseeing cleanroom HVAC systems, including HEPA/ULPA filtration systems, laminar airflow units, and biosafety cabinets
• Monitor and maintain critical environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, differential pressure, and air changes per hour (ACH)
• Operate and adjust refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, electrical, emergency backup systems specifically designed for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Monitor specialized equipment including isolators, containment systems, and controlled atmosphere storage areas

Preventive Maintenance & Validation:

• Perform preventive maintenance on all critical pharmaceutical manufacturing support systems following validated procedures
• Execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols
• Maintain cleanroom integrity during all maintenance activities, including proper gowning procedures and contamination control
• Complete comprehensive documentation including calibration records, maintenance logs, and deviation reports
• Ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing operations through scheduled maintenance windows

Quality & Regulatory Compliance:

• Maintain pharmaceutical-grade environmental controls in compliance with USP standards
• Perform system monitoring and data logging for regulatory submissions and audits
• Handle controlled substances and hazardous materials according to pharmaceutical safety protocols
• Support validation activities and regulatory inspections as required

Qualifications

Education & Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of apprentice program plus minimum two years of related trade schooling or military experience
• Universal CFC recovery certification required
• Additional pharmaceutical-specific requirements: Cleanroom certification and GMP training preferred

Experience:

• Minimum four (4) years' experience in commercial HVAC/refrigeration trade
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with cleanroom environments, HEPA filtration systems, and critical environmental controls
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical validation processes and regulatory requirements

Special Knowledge & Skills:

• Skilled in specialized pharmaceutical HVAC equipment including biosafety cabinets, laminar flow units, and containment systems
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, city codes, and FDA regulations pertaining to pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Understanding of USP standards for environmental monitoring and control
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11 for electronic records and signatures
• Proficient with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and building automation systems

Personal Characteristics:

• Team player with strong attention to detail required for pharmaceutical quality standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in oral and written reports
• Ability to work in highly regulated environment with strict documentation requirements
• Computer proficiency including pharmaceutical-specific software systems

Physical Requirements

The physical demands are representative of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments where employees must successfully perform essential functions while maintaining cleanroom protocols[Source: Lead HVAC Technician.docx].

Standard Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, use hands for detailed work, and communicate effectively
• Frequently walk, reach, and perform physical tasks in confined spaces
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, and depth perception critical for precision work

Environmental Conditions:

• Regular exposure to controlled pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Work with specialized air handling equipment and high-efficiency filtration systems
• Potential exposure to pharmaceutical compounds requiring appropriate PPE
• On-call duties and overtime as required for critical manufacturing support
• Must complete enhanced background screening and drug/alcohol testing for pharmaceutical facility access

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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