Sr Refrigeration Technician
Integra LifeSciences
- Location
- US-NJ-Plainsboro-105-Facility
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
About this role
Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care. This Senior Refrigeration Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor, and be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing process refrigeration, mechanical systems and equipment. The equipment will include Lyophilizers, HVAC equipment, fume hoods, exhaust fans, air handlers and distribution systems related to manufacturing and utility equipment in our cGMP medical device manufacturing plant. Such equipment may include but is not limited to: • Manufacturing Process Equipment (Autoclave Sterilizers, Mills, Mixers, Sealers, Washers) • Facility Equipment (Clean Compressed Air, Heating Hot Water, Clean Steam, Plant Steam, Waste Treatment, WFI Generation) • Refrigeration Equipment (Freezers, Industrial Chillers, HVAC, Lyophilizer, Refrigerators) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. • Responsible for the repair and maintenance of industrial refrigeration equipment associated with HVAC, freeze dryers/ lyophilizers , chillers, and other related plant equipment. • Responsible for compliance to Catastrophic Ozone Depletion regulations, specifically the inventory of all refrigerant use and the repair of leaks in equipment or systems on a timely basis. • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Water for Injection and Pure Steam Generator systems, including storage and distribution systems. • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the compressed air systems, both plant and clean compressed air. • Responsible for maintaining up to date preventative maintenance records on all equipment and related electrical system components. • Responsible for providing technical instruction, coaching, and guidance to other technicians and contractors, as required , during the execution of refrigeration-related tasks. Responsible for c ompleting all Corrective Maintenance Work orders accurately and using Good Documentation Practices. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position. Certificate from a Vocational, Trade School or military training 5 + years' experience in a maintenance position with responsibility for maintenance and operation of process refrigeration equipment and HVAC systems, preferably in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry. Must possess a Refrigerant CV 1&2 license PLC (Programmable Logic Computer) experience preferred Computer Literate Valid New Jersey Driver’s License; use of personal vehicle may be required Experience with CMMS software. Knowledge of troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Willing to perform other related tasks. Knows location of all shop equipment and supplies. Able to work with minimal supervision. Able to start, stop, and operate all equipment. Willing to be on an emergency standby schedule as created by the Maintenance Manager, to handle emergency calls at all Integra facilities. Must be available for overtime in emergency situations, and work flexible hours to provide coverage. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Hand and power tools, meters and other diagnostic equipment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical