
Senior HVAC Technician
Job Description
The Senior HVAC Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of industrial HVAC, refrigeration, and environmental control systems throughout a large candy manufacturing facility. This position plays a critical role in maintaining proper environmental conditions required for food safety, product quality, employee comfort, and production reliability.
This role requires a highly skilled technician with extensive industrial HVAC experience, strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
HVAC & Refrigeration Systems
Electrical & Controls Responsibilities
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Operational Support
Continuous Improvement
HVAC
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- HVAC technical school certification or associate degree preferred
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification required
- Minimum 8–10 years of industrial HVAC experience
- Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and control systems
- Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food, candy, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing
- Experience with:
- Glycol systems
- Chilled water systems
- Building automation systems
- PLC-controlled HVAC systems
- Experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens controls
- Welding and fabrication experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong understanding of industrial HVAC and refrigeration principles.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment failures under pressure.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong commitment to safety and food quality