Utilities Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Monitor refrigeration equipment performance and operating conditions.
• Respond to ammonia system alarms and emergency situations.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Operate high-pressure steam boilers safely and efficiently.
• Maintain boiler water chemistry.
• Troubleshoot steam system issues.
• Aid in annual boiler inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain rotary screw air compressors and associated equipment.
• Monitor compressor efficiency and air quality.
• Troubleshoot pressure and capacity issues.
• Maintain accurate operating logs and maintenance records.
• Works to minimize downtime and improve department efficiency.
• Assist in ordering and controlling parts inventory and scheduling work orders.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree or industrial maintenance certification preferred.
• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 7+ years experience operating industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• 7+ years experience maintaining boilers and steam systems.
• Experience maintaining compressed air systems.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Shift flexibility is required.
• Knowledge working in Microsoft Office Suite and use of company web-based programs.
• Will work around noise, dust, variable temperatures.
• Regular bending, stooping, lifting up to 60lbs, climbing stairs, ladders, and work from elevated platforms.
• Position must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers and visitors.