Summary/Objective

The Utilities Technician is responsible for maintaining the functionality of the facility’s utility systems and support processes as required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform repair and preventive maintenance work on utility services equipment including but not limited to chillers, overhead doors, air handlers, boiler equipment and steam devices.
Recommend and participate in continuous improvements for the plant utility systems.
Ensure timely communication of information within the department and affected personnel.
Maintain repair records with the company's data management systems (SAP, Microsoft Office Products, and future additions).
Implement processes to increase energy efficiency and support conservation initiatives.
Perform necessary maintenance work and recurring inspections with authorized specialized companies as needed.
Engage with outside service companies as a point of contact.
Support the ordering and specifications of necessary utility equipment and repair parts.
Perform inspections of power facilities on company property.
Implement and maintain OEM standards (e.g. 5S; standardized work), notifying manager of unresolved deviations.
Execute preventative, corrective, and responsive work orders.
Provide ownership and accountability of facility items including Roof top hvac systems, Chillers, backup generator, and boiler systems.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is occasionally exposed to wet, warm, humid and cold temperatures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with typical working hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Hours of work and days can vary depending on production schedule.

Travel

None

Required Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and utilities maintenance experience
3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment with proven mechanical and electrical skills related to boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, overhead doors. 480v motors and 277v lighting.

Desired Qualifications

State Boiler Operator’s license
Basic plc knowledge
EPA Universal Certification

Safety/ Food Safety

Döhler USA, Inc. is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees. It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times. It is also the responsibility of management to do so.

Employee should comply with all policies and procedures, including safety, food safety/security and GMPs.

Employee should report any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or designated party.

AAP/EEO Statement

Döhler USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Döhler USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Döhler USA,

Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nearest Major Market: Mason City

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