Utilities Technician

Job Description

Job Description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes : fairlife® ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™ , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry's latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.

job purpose :

The Utilities Technician is a crucial role within the Maintenance Department that will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation across all Utility Equipment in the support of the Webster facility. This includes, but is not limited to, High Pressure Boilers and Steam Systems, Refrigeration and Chilled water systems, HVAC, Domestic and Process water systems, High and Low pressure Compressed Air systems, Electrical systems, Fire Suppression systems and related equipment, Safety Systems, and the Facility in general.

The Utilities Technician will assist the Utilities Manger with providing technical solutions and expertise to Operations and Maintenance. In addition to daily operations, they will help plan and participate in : Continuous Improvement, Shutdowns and Inspections, Environmental Compliance, Overhaul Maintenance, Design Changes, Capital Projects, Safety Procedures, and Performance Standard creation.

Responsibilities :

• Perform routine system equipment inspections and maintenance, including documentation of operational data, checking and adjusting of operational controls on equipment as necessary.
• Oversee the proper operation of the Domestic and Process water systems, Boilers and Steam distribution system, Air Compressed and distribution systems, Refrigeration and Chilled water system, ensuring adherence to the proper procedures & guidelines.
• Assist in the development of a World Class Utilities Maintenance program, PSM development and Job Planning.
• Assist with repairs and spare parts inventory as needed
• Conduct sampling and testing of Boiler feedwater and chilled water systems, chemical treatment systems, and compressed air systems. This may include the unloading of bulk lubricants or chemicals if necessary.
• Conduct testing and inspections of fire suppression equipment
• Conduct inspections and maintenance of plant safety eyewash / shower equipment.
• Conduct sampling and reporting as required for Environmental Compliance.
• Ensure execution of compliance critical inspections and testing such as boiler safety shutdowns, Legionella testing, and backflow prevention certifications, in accordance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Provide and direct operating support for equipment shutdowns and startups including the securing of equipment using standard LO / TO procedures
• Assist and provide oversight to the Utilities Operator and Facilities Technician when necessary.
• Maintaining equipment and utility spaces to a high level of cleanliness, organization and operable condition.
• Assist with the development of standard operating procedures.

Skills :

Working conditions and physical requirements :

Food safety requirements :

Position location : Webster, NY

Reports to : Utilities Manager

Travel requirements : 50% to begin than

exempt / nonexempt : nonexempt

base rate : $39.00 / hr

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected] .