job purpose
The Utilities Technician – Chiller / Cooling Systems provides primary support for the operation and maintenance of chillers and cooling towers utility equipment. They also support the operation and maintenance of boilers and steam system, RO / soft water sources, HVAC, electrical substations, and low and high pressure compressed air to an aseptic production facility.
responsibilities :
- Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain utilities equipment
- Measure, maintain, and improve the reliability of utilities equipment
- Perform work order repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment rebuilds, replacements and adjustments including the documentation of such activities
- Ability to manage contractors
- Fabrication, innovation, and modification of new and existing equipment
- Ensure working environment is safe and housekeeping is maintained
skills / qualifications required :
High School Diploma or equivalent and familiarity with above equipment requiredComputer literacy – Ability to use MS Outlook, Office, Word, Excel requiredMinimum of 5 to 7 years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience with industrial pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical equipment requiredAbility to navigate site BMS system and utilize trending toolsExcellent organizational and time management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills – able to write detailed reports and findings, communicate clearly to management and contractorsAble to work independently without direct supervisionAbility to read and interpret documents, schematics, and drawingsAbility to work a changing shift schedule, weekends, holidays, and overtime as neededPost-secondary education and / or a technical trade certification preferredRefrigerant Handling certification Type II or Type III (EPA 608) preferredBoiler Operator certificate preferredProficiency with Allen Bradley Controls Software preferredExperience practicing precision maintenance preferred – lubrication, alignments, vibration, ultrasound, etcfood safety requirements :
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and / or Government requirements / standards as prioritized by the Company.Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.Working conditions and physical requirements :
Standing for extended periods is common along with sitting, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, crawling, climbing, grasping, lifting and carrying.Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, sparks, oil and smoke may occur.Protective safety equipment may be required including, but not limited to : hearing protection, hair and beard nets, safety shoes, gloves, hard hat, and safety eyewear.Regular use of a variety of machines and tools is essential.The job is performed indoors on a manufacturing floor as well as outdoor on plant grounds.May be required to use forklift (gas and electric), telehandler, scissor and articulating man-lifts, company vehicle, various hand tools, various power tools, various test instruments, acetylene torch, plasma cutter, welder, personal computer, copy and fax machine, calculator, and phone.Schedule & shift : 5 days / week, 8 hrs per day, day shift with the ability to be flexible to accommodate off-shift emergency situations and / or off-shift operation coverage needs
Position location : Coopersville, MI
Reports to
Utilities Engineer
Travel requirements : Minimal
Exempt / non-exempt : Non-exempt