Refrigeration Technician

Zoetis stands as the premier global provider and producer of pharmaceutical products for animals.

Operating out of Lincoln, Nebraska, our facility is dedicated to creating top-tier medical treatments for pets and livestock. Our site is celebrated as one of the safest workplaces in the state and has maintained a deep-rooted connection to the local community. We pride ourselves on being a modern, hygienic environment that is consistently evolving and expanding.

Compensation and Perks:

• Medical coverage starting from your first day
• Retirement savings plan featuring a company match and profit-sharing
• Four weeks of vacation time plus 13 paid holidays, effective immediately upon hire
• Annual educational assistance of $15,000 and monthly student loan support of $150
• Financial support of $35,000 for family planning, including fertility, surrogacy, or adoption services

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient repair, troubleshooting, and preventative upkeep of our manufacturing machinery and utility infrastructure. Success in this position demands proficiency in refrigeration, electrical systems, mechanical repair, and machine controls. Your duties will involve managing documentation to ensure regulatory compliance, enhancing maintenance strategies, and creating predictive maintenance schedules. You will also be tasked with identifying necessary components and placing orders for repairs. While experience with specific assets like freeze dryers, walk-in freezers, chillers, cooling towers, and vacuum pumps is beneficial, it is not mandatory.

Schedule: 1st shift, 7:00am – 3:30pm. Availability for overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations is expected.

Key Duties

• Execute repairs and troubleshooting tasks to ensure production schedules are met while helping the team maintain a safe and compliant operational environment.
• Complete all scheduled preventative maintenance tasks according to established guidelines.
• Source and acquire the necessary parts for repairs, ensuring that the integrity and validated state of the equipment are preserved.
• Record all maintenance and repair activities within the CMMS and relevant logbooks.
• Maintain full compliance with site-specific SOPs and cGMP standards throughout your daily work.

Qualifications

• Required: A minimum of two years of professional experience in mechanical or refrigeration work.
• Preferred: An Associate degree in HVAC or refrigeration from a technical institution, complemented by two years of industrial experience.

Required Competencies

• Proficiency in the safe and effective use of various hand and power tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven capacity to engage with and positively impact both internal and external teams.
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.
• A self-driven professional with a strong commitment to quality work.
• Skill in reading and understanding technical schematics and blueprints.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license may be necessary.
• Competency in software including MS Office suite and maintenance management systems.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
• Ability to accurately identify colors for electrical and mechanical tasks.

Physical Demands

The role involves occasional lifting of weights up to 50 lbs. You may work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, or unconditioned spaces. Daily tasks may require extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, climbing, or crouching.

Required Proficiencies:

• HVAC/R Systems
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification
• HVAC Maintenance
• HVAC Troubleshooting
• HVAC Repair
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Access Control Systems

Tools and Technology:

• HVAC Systems
• Refrigeration/Cooling Systems
• Multimeter