Senior HVAC Technician

Position Summary

Responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of all heating and ventilation, air conditioning and automation systems in the aquarium. Performs all equipment preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, analyzes HVAC and Automation data, and recommends repair or replacement of major components when appropriate. Supervises in-house technicians and contract HVAC/Automation work.

Essential Position Functions

• Effectively trains HVAC staff to operate and maintain all HVAC equipment and systems
• Develops, implements and maintains growth oriented professional development process for co-workers as directed
• Works with team members across the aquarium to establish and maintain a positive work environment
• Installs and repairs single and three-phase HVAC components as well as automation
• Maintains and performs preventative maintenance on all HVAC and automation systems
• Continually seeks ways to improve all systems including remote monitoring, control points etc.
• Monitors automation software and upon notification responds appropriately
• Troubleshoots fans, blowers, heat pumps, chillers, sensors, components etc. and recommends replacement, modifications or repair
• Provides automation to assist other teams that support aquatic life as needed
• Installs necessary circuitry where needed for all exhibits and associated equipment
• Ensures quality installations from HVAC team and contractors
• Recommends ideas for promoting a safe work place
• Anticipates problems or issues responding accordingly
• Ensures all department personnel remains active in their daily responsibilities
• Seeks cost savings and participates in capital design when appropriate
• Maintains positive attitude in adverse situations
• Participates in on call rotation for after-hours emergencies
• Follows all PPE and safety requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director.

Secondary Functions

• Conducts training for Engineering and Animal Care Personnel
• Delivers extraordinary customer service to all aquarium guests and internal customers
• Supports TFA’s Shared Purpose by participating in a Conservation Day of Action shift on an annual basis
• Ability to MIG, TIG, and Stick weld various types of metals i.e. aluminum and stainless steel preferred but not required.
• Obtains certifications to use company equipment including but not limited to, scissor lift, articulating boom lift, forklift, electric pallet jack, and telehandler
• May be required to participate in the hurricane ride out team in the event of an impending hurricane.

Education Requirements and Technical Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have EPA refrigeration certification
• Must be a journeyman HVAC technician
• Eight years’ experience installing and maintaining commercial HVAC systems
• Five years in a supervisory role.
• Minimum three years Automation systems experience
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and documents
• Ability to read and understand vendor proposals, agreements and process invoices correctly.

Competencies

• Customer Service Orientation — Listening and understanding the customer (both internal and external) and anticipating and evaluating the customer’s needs; making the customer’s satisfaction a high priority in all areas of responsibility.
• Teamwork — supporting, facilitating, and participating in activities that promote team effectiveness; demonstrating sensitivity for the feelings and needs of team members and supporting team goals.
• Professional/Technical Knowledge— Remains current on developments in the field within and outside the organization; maintains proficiencies
• Quality — upholding standards beyond what is required; inspiring staff to maintain and initiate high standards of excellence in their work efforts.
• Concern for Detail — Pays attention to every portion of any task, down to the smallest item
• Planning and Organizing — Establishing a course of action with specific long-range goals for the aquarium; setting priorities among competing requirements and allocating resources in the most efficient and effective way; developing contingency plans that anticipate changes in the work environment.
• Follow-up — Institutes methods for monitoring people and projects

Typical Physical Requirements

• Standing (4-8 hours per day)
• Walking (4-8 hours per day)
• Bending/Stooping — Occasionally
• Squatting — Occasionally
• Climbing stairs — Frequently
• Climbing heights (8’) — Occasionally
• Reaching above shoulders — Occasionally
• Crouching — Occasionally
• Kneeling — Occasionally
• Carrying (up to 80 lbs.) — Occasionally
• Lifting (up to 80 lbs.) — Occasionally
• Working near moving machinery — Occasionally
• Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity
• Exposure to dust, fumes and gases
• Typing on a computer keyboard
• Operating machinery
• Ability to travel (car) as needed — locally and/or nationally
• Flexibility in working weekends and evenings
• Flexibility in working holidays
• Available for on-call emergencies