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.
• Clock 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

• Experience in a 24hr. production facility preferred.
• 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%.
• Free Life and Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans.
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more.
• Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $32
Possible Bonus: 5%

Schedule

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

About AAK

AK specializes in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.