Utilities Technician - 1st shift (6:00am-2:30pm)

• This plant-based position will be responsible for safe and reliable operations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the high-pressure steam boilers, various water treatment operations, wastewater operations, and other ancillary systems and continuous improvement of mechanical and utility systems
• Responsible to maintain the function and reliability of all building utilities including steam, condensate, process water, potable water, process sewer, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Work is performed under general supervision, and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.

• Works with Plant Manager on Projects throughout the plant;
• Ability to perform light pipefitting and plumbing repairs and small projects;
• Open and close high pressure steam boilers for annual inspection;
• May be required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency equipment repairs during off-duty hours;
• Cross-train with co-workers to perform preventive maintenance and repair work on equipment, and produce monthly reports using technical manuals;
• Remains current on job specific expertise through various sources (e.g. trade publications and shows, vendor communication, etc.) to keep abreast of the latest technological developments and products to improve equipment reliability;
• Oversee wastewater operations and maintenance;
• Translate newly learned procedures and technical updates into efficient daily output.
• Work in a safe manner, consistent with company safety rules and regulations
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years’ experience in general utilities – boiler, steam, wastewater
• Familiar with the following equipment/areas:
  • Boiler Pad and Chemical Areas
  • Air Compressors and Dryers
  • High Pressure Pumping Station
  • Tank Farm
  • RO supply water
  • Hot Water and Steam Systems throughout the plant, all heat exchangers
  • Retort Chemical Systems;
• Working knowledge of electrical principles and theories;
• General knowledge of steam distribution, piping, and plumbing system;
• Demonstrated ability to acquire new technical knowledge and apply it directly to daily workflows.

• Constant exposure to extreme loud noises;
• Constant sitting and moving in and out of tractor trailer;
• Constant exposure to extreme hot/cold environment (weather and non-weather related);
• Occasional work in high places and near moving mechanical parts;
• Frequent lifting/carrying <50 pounds, reaching and use of fingers;
• Frequent reaching/pulling/bending/climbing stairs/stooping/kneeling/bending;
• Occasionally lifting >50 pounds;
• Potential exposure to caustic chemicals.

DISCLAIMER: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and are not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.