Utility Operator

About the role

The Utility Technician ensures proper operation of all auxiliary systems in support of production operations. The Utility Mechanic supports a rotating 24/7 shift rotation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the licensed on-shift Utility Technician ensuring proper operation of low- and high-pressure boilers as well as refrigeration plant.
• Report issues and conditions to the Utilities Engineer.
• Conduct chemistry analysis/adjustments and blowdowns of the steam generating system.
• Document boiler conditions hourly in logbooks.
• Support the duty Shift Leader and his team by taking routine logs and performing adjustments to maintain Compressed air and air-dryer systems.
• Cooling tower systems
• Waste Water systems
• Refrigerated ammonia systems
• Nitrogen generation systems
• Plant water systems and boiler feed systems
• Periodic inspection of fire systems
• Perform small equipment or component maintenance.
• Perform lubrication and other routine preventative maintenance.
• Perform troubleshooting in support of the on-shift team for emergency problems or repairs.
• Maintain 5S standards of assigned areas and systems.
• Coincide with shift operators and shift leader to tag-out systems for immediate or follow-on corrective maintenance.

Requirements

• Blue Seal Boiler License required.
• Blue Seal Refrigeration License preferred.
• Industrial wastewater treatment system (N license) preferred.
• Willing to pursue Red Seal Boiler and Refrigeration License if sponsored and assigned by the company.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of compressed air, air-drying, cooling water, ammonia refrigeration, wastewater and fire-fighting systems.
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Compliance: Working knowledge of industry regulations - local, state, Federal - Environmental, Safety (OSHA), USCG, Quality/Food Safety; BRC; HACCP

Qualifications

• Formal certification or relevant technical/associate degree, or 5+ years of experience in Maintenance/Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US
• Must be willing to work 12-hour nights shift, and overtime when applicable

Skills

• Basic mechanical knowledge of compressed air, air-drying, cooling water, ammonia refrigeration, wastewater and fire-fighting systems.
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Offer potential for you to progress your future career
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%

Pay

Hourly Rate: $32
Possible Bonus: 5%

Schedule

Hourly Rate: 12-hour nights shift, and overtime when applicable