What are we looking for?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical degree/trade certification with 5 years or equivalent manufacturing or facilities technician experience required
• Preferred - Stationary Engineers License or Class B Refrigeration License
• A minimum of two (2) years previous experience as a Utilities Technician or Facilities Technician engaged in the operation of all Utilities related equipment.
• Experience in a manufacturing or comparable institution is preferred

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Operates building HVAC equipment, including gas fired boilers, all heating and ventilating equipment, assuring a properly controlled climate. Responsible to maintain the safe and efficient operation of equipment including boilers, chillers, centrifugal air compressors, cooling towers, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, steam and cooled water coils, wastewater treatment and HVAC system.
• Have mechanical, electrical, controls expertise to identify and repair equipment problems.
• Follow safety/LOTO procedures, along with food manufacturing practices.
• Conduct routine audits of operating equipment.
• Maintain an open and professional line of communication with associates in both the production and shared areas.
• Maintenance - routine activities; responsible for: Troubleshoot, adjust, and initiate repairs to equipment.
• Inspect and monitor the condition of equipment.
• Identify and follow-up on improvement opportunities.
• Enter planned work orders into the SAP system.
• Complete preventive maintenance and/or planned work orders.
• Provide maintenance assistance during routine shutdowns.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the mechanical HVAC production and distribution systems, lighting, life safety systems and electric machinery. Maintains inspection and testing records. Evaluates the condition of electrical systems and recommends repair or replace actions. Documents off normal incidents. Coordinates maintenance with outside contractors.
• Responds to emergency malfunction events, assesses situation, and takes action to stabilize situation to avoid further damage and make safe. Documents off normal incidents.
• Traces out proposed utility service shutdowns to identify affected areas and activates service shutdowns and reactivations. Reviews the building systems installation by outside contractors and records deficiencies on punch list. Participates in system start-up, training, and commissioning.
• Utilizes and maintains tools and instruments associated with the HVAC operations and maintenance trade.
• Records time and materials expended on computerized SAP system. Following manufactures and regulatory specifications reviews and updates building systems and equipment preventive maintenance records and schedules.
• The position actively follows regulatory agency compliance requirements, supports the Company and goal objectives, the department quality improvement, and operating goals, as well as principles goals, individually and as an effective team member.

• Engineering/Projects:

• Be a resource during project installation.
• Assist in the start-up of new project.
• Work with Engineering resources and/or other associates to implement continuous improvement.

• Training:

• Assist in training other associates as required.
• Support and build capability of site reactive technicians to operate and service HVAC systems off hours