Utilities Technician

Position Summary

This off-shift Utilities Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Utilities equipment. It is accountable to operate Utility Systems, equipment, and processes in accordance with established operating procedures, approved guidelines and applicable regulations and company policies. It also provides predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance to Utility Equipment and Systems. Will work closely with the Maintenance planner to negotiate and schedule availability of equipment for such maintenance task to not affect plant or production activities. Utilities systems may include but are not limited to compressed air, boilers, chillers, water systems, cooling towers among others equipment. Operations to be covered include shift schedule to ensure 5 days / 24-hour coverage, including potential for special shifts or assignments. Also part of an on call rotation.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure the continuous operation of the Utilities equipment to comply with applicable regulations, and improve efficiency, focusing on productivity while minimizing downtime.
• Comply with all the applicable regulations such as: cGMP, OSHA, EPA, DOH, PRASA, approved procedures and Quality and EHS Corporate Standards; Complete routine operational data gathering in established checklists and forms.
• Document, inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance activities as per applicable procedures and/or guidelines.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities.
• Performs scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance activities to Utilities equipment and systems.
• Perform monitoring/operation/control of utilities systems processes, and equipment as required.
• Will appropriately and in a timely fashion document as required monitoring readings, test results, changes to operational parameters, maintenance activities and any other performed action and or system/equipment observed problems.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs, among others, as applicable.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains etc.
• Support the creation/modification of Preventive Maintenance Schedules.
• Provide support to capital projects, validations, inspections, investigations, and special task as required.
• Identify and implement object improvements.
• Expertise to read parts manuals, assembly instructions, troubleshooting guides, hydraulic schematics, pneumatic schematics, and electrical schematics.
• Support RFT, TPM and lean strategies and other change processes assigned.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and keeps all employees aware of dangers in work area. Practices excellent housekeeping in work area.
• Performs accuracy verifications on objects to ensure they can produce to required specifications.
• Support set up process for utilities equipment.
• Knowledge of the Utilities operation.
• Identify and update information of the critical spare parts inventory levels.
• Perform in-process sampling and testing of selected operations as required.
• Support SOPs Revision
• Train colleagues and peers in required SOP and Utilities systems to facilitate the cross training within the team.
• Generate Purchase requisitions for services or goods required in the Utilities operation / maintenance.

Education and Experience

Minimum High School diploma/GED. Preferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Mechanic, Electronic, Electrical, Refrigeration, Tool and Die Maker, or Instrumentation. Preferred Low Pressure Boiler Certificate and High Pressure Boiler Certificate.

Two + years of assignment-related maintenance/equipment experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed in the essential functions or experience in at least 1 operational functions and intermediate knowledge in at least 2 operational functions. Experience in operation and maintenance of Utilities equipment is highly desirable. Trade/ Technical License when applicable by local or federal regulations is required (Water and Wastewater, Electrician, Refrigeration) – if applicant does not have license, expectation will be to achieve licensure within appropriate timeframe (i.e., 1 yr. or 16 months) and willing to obtain high- and low-pressure boiler certifications.

Technical Skills

• Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems.
• Reading and understand blueprints, drawings, specifications, and technical materials.
• Determining solutions.
• High level operational skills in at least one (1) of the essential functions and basic skills in at least two (2) of the operational functions: Instrumentation and Electronics; Mechanical (welder, machinist, tool & die maker, industrial, forklift); Rotating Equipment Maintenance; Electrical Systems; HVAC/Refrigeration.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Using hand and power tools
• Computer literate
• Good troubleshooting, e.g., evaluating symptoms, and determining root causes.

Competencies

• Following standard written instruction or procedures with focus on results.
• Capable of working independently or in a team situation.
• Communication and effective interaction with co-workers, managers, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Critical thinking ability associated with decisions on repairs verses replacing components Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Must have valid drivers' license.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; reach, stretch hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, push & pull objects, rotating and repetitive movements, climb stairs and must be able to see, talk or hear. The employee must lift weighting up to 30 pounds; and/or move and/or transport objects/waste. Exposed to variant shifts and extended hours. Subject to stressful environment. Must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently. Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures. Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed. Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 30 lbs. Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting. Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must be willing to work off shift.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee very frequently works in operational environments (Utilities and Machine Shop Areas, among other areas) The noise of these work environments can vary from typical office noises to high (above 85 dBA) machinery noises and high temperatures. Also makes use of computer programs such as CMMS, Intranet portals, and Microsoft office among others. Position can require traveling between locations.