Maintenance Technician IV Automation Req ID #: 227759 Mattawan, MI, US 1st Full time For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary A Maintenance Technician IV - Automation, is primarily responsible for the operation, troubleshooting and control of building management systems/equipment in accordance with required operating specifications. The incumbent will also be responsible for performing detailed maintenance (PM/CM) on BAS related controls equipment. The individual in this role will operate, assemble, install, calibrate, troubleshoot, dismantle, and repair all types of domestic,mercial, and industrial control equipment associated to; HVAC, Refrigeration, Chiller/Cooling Tower, Electrical, and other plant mechanical equipment. The role incumbent will be responsible for conducting work in accordance withpany safety protocols

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operating Building Automation Systems (BAS) and equipment control systems
• Responsible for operation ofputer-based HVAC control systems to include the ability toprehend HVAC concepts in relation to; interpretation of controls drawings/plans/specifications, pneumatic controls, electrical concepts, and other physical plant/building mechanical equipment operation/maintenance.
• Responsible for conducting air exchange/balancing within the vivarium/laboratory spaces to ensure proper air flow patterns.
• Basic knowledge and the ability toprehend system programming, software, validation, calibration processes and system networking.
• Provides training to other technicians with respect to operation of BAS systems and processes to maintain the systems inpliance withpany standards, procedures, and government regulations (SOPs, BOPs, GLPs, etc).
• Serves as a direct customer contact, provides training and sustains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action,municating with staff and providing customer feedback.
• Collaborates with senior colleagues for priority assessment and decision making as it relates to troubleshooting, diagnostics, assembly, repair, and a proactive maintenance of systems and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned Job Qualifications

Education:

• HS/GED with 5 years' experience; or associate's degree with 2-5 years' experience in amercial or industrial setting.
• Must be certified as a "Universal" technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F through the Proper Refrigerant Practices Program approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• Previous Building Automation System (BAS) experience or technical training preferred.

Experience:

• Demonstrates working knowledge ofputer-based HVAC control systems, pneumatic controls, electrical concepts, and other physical plant/building mechanical equipment.
• Goodmunication and organizational skills as well as the ability to interact with all levels of the CRL organization. Can articulate issues and solutions to the team. Can produce effective project reports and presentations.
• Position requires daily ormon interaction with Facilities Engineering Team, Facilities Maintenance Team Management, Laboratory/Production Stakeholders, Facilities Maintenance Technicians, Contractors, and Vendors.
• Can analyze problems and provide support in determining appropriate corrective and preventative actions, with minimal assistance.
• Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite),mensurate with essential duties, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Capable of documentation of all work in designated CMMS software.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice
• Ability to work under specific time constraints
• An equivalentbination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above The pay range for this position is $28.

00 - $35.00/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. About Safety AssessmentCharles River ismitted to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. About Charles RiverCharles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceuticalpanies, biotechnologypanies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years. We'remitted to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility. Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an amodation due to a disability toplete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_UScrl. This contact is for amodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. For more information, please visit .