Utilities Tech- Chiller/Cooling Systems

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 required
• Computer literacy - Ability to use MS Outlook, Office, Word, Excel required
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience with industrial pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical equipment required
• Ability to navigate site BMS system and utilize trending tools
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to write detailed reports and findings, communicate clearly to management and contractors
• Able to work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to read and interpret documents, schematics, and drawings
• Ability to work a changing shift schedule, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certification preferred
• Refrigerant Handling certification Type II or Type III (EPA 608) preferred
• Boiler Operator certificate preferred
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley Controls Software preferred
• Experience practicing precision maintenance preferred - lubrication, alignments, vibration, ultrasound, etc

food 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