R&O HVAC/Chiller Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

As an R&O HVAC/ Chiller Technician here at Solstice, you will play a crucial role in ensuring reliability and operational efficiency on complex cooling systems and heavy machinery to stay operational. As a Plant Maintenance Mechanic, you will be our "go-to" technical expert. While your primary focus will be our HVAC and chiller’s, you are a true multi-craft technician who supports our plant operation performing PM’s, preventative maintenance and break in work

Key Responsibilities

• Chiller & HVAC Specialist
• Central Plant Care: Maintain and repair large-tonnage centrifugal/screw chillers and cooling towers.
• System Balancing: Monitor chilled water loops, pumps, and VFDs to ensure peak efficiency.
• EPA Compliance: Manage refrigerant recovery and meticulous record-keeping.
• Torque & Tensioning: Reinstall components using calibrated torque wrenches and strict cross-pattern (star) bolting sequences to ensure zero-leak startups.
• Confined Space Operations: Lead and participate in Permit-Required Confined Space Entries (tanks, vessels, pits) following all atmospheric testing and hole-watch protocols.
• Hazardous Materials: Safely handle and contain hazardous chemicals during equipment teardowns, ensuring full compliance with SDS guidelines and environmental regulations.
• Torque & Tensioning: Reinstall components using calibrated torque wrenches and strict cross-pattern (star) bolting sequences to ensure zero-leak startups.
• Confined Space Operations: Lead and participate in Permit-Required Confined Space Entries (tanks, vessels, pits) following all atmospheric testing and hole-watch protocols.
• Hazardous Materials: Safely handle and contain hazardous chemicals during equipment teardowns, ensuring full compliance with SDS guidelines and environmental regulations
• General Mechanical & Plant Maintenance
• Mechanical Power Transmission: Repair and maintain gearboxes, drive belts, bearings, and conveyor systems.
• Fluid Systems: Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic components, including valves, actuators, and compressors.
• Pipefitting: Perform basic pipe repairs and modifications for water, air, and steam lines.
• Rigging & Installation: Assist in moving heavy machinery and installing new plant equipment.
• Facility Upkeep: Address general mechanical failures throughout the plant to ensure zero production downtime.
• The "Hybrid" Skillset: You have a solid background in HVAC/Chillers PLUS general industrial mechanical experience.
• Certification: EPA Universal Certification (Required).
• Tool Proficiency: Expert-level use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers), and diagnostic gear.
• Problem Solver: You can look at a broken pump or a seized bearing and know exactly how to pull it apart and fix it right.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work in tight spaces, at heights, and lift 35 lbs.
• Woking at Heights: Must be able to work at higher elevations and has Fall Protection training.
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment, including inspections, lubrication, and adjustments
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Conduct repairs and replacements of faulty components, ensuring that equipment is restored to optimal working condition
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and procedures to minimize equipment breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment logs, and inventory
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment
• Continuously improve maintenance processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  
  

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Certification: EPA Universal Certification (Required).
• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree or Technical Certification in E&I or Electrical Apprenticeship preferred.
• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience. Specific experience in valve shop operations or heavy industrial piping environments is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with rigging and lifting equipment for valve removal.
• Proficiency with HART communicators and loop calibrators.
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform heavy lifting (up to 35 lbs) associated with valve maintenance.
  
  

Compensation

The annual base pay range for this position is $ 46.97 per hour to 49.91 per hour . Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits Of Working For Solstice Adanved Materials

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

About Solstice

Solstice Advanced Materials business unit focuses on developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and enhance product performance. This unit is dedicated to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of various industries while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of advanced materials that support a wide range of applications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements.

Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .