Utility Technician

Utilities Technician On Night ShiftAt Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Utilities Technician on Night Shift based in Mount Crawford, Virginia!In this role, you will:Ensure adherence to plant standards (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, CODES, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate in and own the implementation and deployment of IWS or related integrated work systems and corresponding pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with all required information.Attend and practice all required training.Perform predictive maintenance techniques on equipment to enhance uptime conditions.Train operators on maintenance techniques when called to troubleshoot or repair equipment.Completes preventative maintenance and other reliability tasks, assist in diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds of machines; partner with engineering or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling solutions.Plant steam and boiler operation is required. A thorough understanding of boiler operation and maintenance, feed water treatment, combustion and controls common to boiler operations.Maintenance and operations of ammonia systems while maintaining PSM standards.Electrical controls and electrical diagram proficiency is required.Maintenance and operation of compressed air systems.Utilize root cause analysis thought process to ensure sustainability of corrective actions and/or improvements to drive asset reliability.Effectively complete PM's as scheduled to eliminate unplanned downtime.Proficient and diligent in use of CMMS system to track maintenance action items.Classify breakdowns and analyze gaps in the entire process of design, fabrication, and maintenance of equipment.Contributes to a continuous improvement mindset and tools to actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities, improving processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events.Follow QMS, Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status at all times.Adhere to all Pillar Standards and actively participate in Pillar activities (i.e. Quality, Focused Improvement, Safety, etc.) including but not limited to assessments, observations, inspections, and recommendations.Communicates effectively with other departments, leadership or management, forepersons, and other employees.Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals.Facilitate, attend and participate in team meetings and programs.Assist, train, and coach employees.Comply with all regulations, policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned or become evident.Materials and Equipment Directly Used:Various predictive maintenance equipment, shop equipment and tools, hand tools etc.Office machinery including: computers/tablets, printers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.Software including: Microsoft Office including Outlook, CMMS, SmartsheetsIndustrial power equipment (Forklift, scissor, pallet jack, etc.)Working Conditions:Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. The employee will lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:Work is performed throughout the facility. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, chemical exposure, noise, and heavy lifting. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. Personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, hearing protection and slip/shock resistant steel toed shoes.