Company Description
Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.
We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.
Job Description
Basic Description:
The HVACR Project Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing the installation, servicing, repair, and preventative maintenance on all HVACR systems. The individual will troubleshoot and direct repair of equipment including the operations of industrial boilers, an ammonia-based cooling system, and HVACR equipment for a large production facility, engineering labs, and office areas. The position will be responsible for planning for HVACR replacements or modifications and requesting approval through the writing of capital expenditures. The Project Manager must have excellent time management, organization and prioritization skills to independently pursue business objectives in an organized and efficient manner. The individual should have a strong background with troubleshooting equipment and will lead installation of components that require controls programming and linkage to the building automation system (i-Vu software). The individual will coordinate outside vendors and provide technical guidance to an onsite HVAC technician.
Essential Functions:
- Knowledge of HVAC fan coil units with the ability to clean, drain, and repair coils, steam, and cold water lines
- Management and oversite to Process Safety Manual (PSM) and Risk Management (RPM) Programs for the ammonia system
- Ability to troubleshoot and direct repair of small cabinet coolers for electronic equipment cabinets, 1.5 to 5 ton chillers, multi-stack chillers, and water cooled condensers
- Experience with the operation and maintenance for hot water and steam boilers including the install or repair of piping
- Perform and log maintenance on two 8 million BTU gas and oil-fired steam boilers and the corresponding steam coils, steam traps, steam control valves, and return condensate systems
- Oversee operation of modulating gas train systems to troubleshoot issues for critical production equipment
- Troubleshoot and direct repair of high-pressure humidification systems and direct fire make up air units
- Understand the basic principles of troubleshooting and be proficient at reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and wiring diagrams used for troubleshooting as related to HVACR equipment
- Knowledge of and basic skills to fix, repair and align water pumps, pump seals, and coupler replacement
- Diagnostics of electrical and electronic controlled systems with a service background in HVAC controls and valve operation
- Mentor other HVAC technicians to strengthen skill sets in direct and indirect report and assists in the talent development activities to ensure a strong pipeline of HVAC talent
- Project management from analyzing future HVAC needs to planning and executing the implementation
- Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate contractors to achieve project objectives with quality and on budget results
- Justify and write capital expenditure requests
- Requires to be “on call”, provide HVACR technical assistance for a 24-hour operational environment, ability to work weekends when necessary
- Independent and organized work style: effectively manage time and prioritize workload, adapt to change and consistently meet deadlines, respond quickly to emergency situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good listening skills, team player who demonstrates the ability to relate in a professional manner to employees and vendors at all levels of the business
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of PLC’s and facility software for building automation systems (i-Vu used in our facility)
- Physically able to kneel, climb ladders, work from elevated platforms, and lift 50 lbs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- HVAC journeyman or equivalent required
- 5+ years (preferred) experience in Industrial HVAC Project Management
- 5+ years of relevant experience with operating and/or maintenance of Industrial HVAC-Refrigeration
- Prior experience in Industrial Mechanical Installations
- Power Engineers 3rd Class Facility Operator Engineer License or the ability to obtain same or equivalent within 1 year of employment
- Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator Level 1 (CIRO) or ability to obtain same or equivalent within 1 year of employment
- EPA 608 Technician Certification (universal) or ability to obtain same or equivalent within 1 year of employment
- Experience working with commercial/industrial Gas Train control systems and troubleshooting VAV systems
- Knowledge of computers and computer software packages including but not limited to MS Office
- Valid Driver’s License
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.