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Ultium Cells HVAC Technician I in Warren, Ohio
Ultium Cells Overview:
Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that will have the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications.
Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.
Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial grade HVAC equipment and systems
• Maintain HVAC systems including the equipment, duct work, clean/dry room equipment and maintaining process supporting equipment such as mixers, coater ovens, dust collectors, activated carbon filters, hot oil boilers, regenerative thermal oxidizers, chillers, boilers, AHU’s, etc.
• Understand the equipment programming and be able to alter temperatures and simple programming
• Coordinate with outside sources to schedule maintenance for more complex issues
• Check equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity
• Monitor data from measuring devices
• Monitor HVAC and room conditions for optimal production
• Provides expertise for non-routine HVAC jobs
• Support the Facilities Engineering Department with projects
• Contact manufacturers to perform warranty work on the equipment
• Properly maintain areas with Clean and Dry Room ratings
• Maintain proficiency with the Building Management System (BMS) and make recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor on upgrades to maintain efficient operations
• Report to Mechanical Engineers on mechanical equipment issues
• Convey building characteristics and existing mechanical systems and capabilities strategize effective start and stop optimization of equipment
• Work with other maintenance workers/staff to resolve maintenance problems and coordinate services
• Service as liaison with vendors
• Coordinate inventory and ordering of parts, tools, materials for routine projects and to maintain stock
Qualifications and Competencies:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• HVAC certified and a minimum of 5 years occupational experience
• Considerable knowledge of the installation and repair of a wide variety of HVAC and control systems
• Advanced troubleshooting and repair skills with chillers (centrifugal, screw and reciprocating), boilers and all types of control systems
• Ability to analyze entire building needs i.e. (heat loss, heat loads, and solar gains) and existing HVAC conditions to identify systemic or engineering issues
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend building plans, wiring, diagrams and schematics
• Ability to prioritize work schedules, identify and correct problems and communicate effectively with staff
• Experience in the installation and termination of CAT 5 enhanced data cabling following TIA/EIA 568B standards and be able to troubleshoot network conductivity with HVAC networkable controls
• Considerable knowledge of tools and techniques used in maintenance and repair of large buildings.
• Ability to read and interpret building drawings and specifications
• Technical communication skills to relay information to Facilities Engineers, suppliers, and teams across the Company to ensure expectations are met/exceeded
• Experience in a clean-room or dry-room production environment working with automated equipment
• Computer proficient, a troubleshooter, problem solver, and critical thinker skills
• Comprehensive understanding of production and processing equipment
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment
Total Rewards Information:
We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:
• Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Up to 20 but no less than 17 paid holidays annually
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
• Comfortable air-conditioned work environment
Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.