Utilities Technician

Utilities TechnicianAt Niagara, we're looking for team members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members.Utilities Technician maintains, inspects, and operates utility systems including but not limited to compressed air, process water, product water, and electrical distribution. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment in all areas of the building related to utility rooms, pump rooms, electrical areas, and water farm areas.Essential functions:Maintain compressed air systems and equipment including preventative maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance schedules, and operational data.Maintain electrical distribution and equipment including preventative maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance schedules, and operational data.Maintain process water and equipment including preventative maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance schedules, and operational data.Maintain product water and equipment including preventative maintenance tasks, preventative maintenance schedules and operational data.Maintain filtration systems and perform filters changes as needed per equipment requirements.Perform CIP's on storage silos, filtering equipment and supply lines.Maintain pumps and piping to ensure water supply to production lines.Maintain pumps and piping to ensure water supply to support equipment.Maintain and calibrate ozone production and monitoring equipment. (Plant specific)Maintain and calibrate mineral injection systems. (Plant specific)Maintain and operate process water, chemical injection systems, and chemical transfer equipment.Assist with filler sanitizations.Maintain and operate reverse osmosis equipment to include CIP's on membranes, monitoring instruments, and review of operational data and reports.Maintain air compressors and air dryers.Maintain cooling towers, chillers, heat exchangers, and pumps.Key contributor to ensuring overall plant safety, being an active advocate for team member safety, and key participant in safety investigations and improvement efforts.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list 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 prior notice.Qualifications:Minimum qualifications:4 years – experience in field or similar manufacturing environment4 years – experience in position4 years – experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationMechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical experiencePreferred qualifications:6 years – experience in field or similar manufacturing environment6 years – experience working in position6 years – experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetencies:This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducation:Minimum required:High school diplomaPreferred:Associate's degree in chemistry or microbiologyTypical compensation range:Pay rate type: hourly $31.79 - $46.10 / hourlyBenefits our total rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation timePaid parental and caregiver leavesMedical, including virtual care optionsDentalVision401(k) with company matchHealth savings account with company matchFlexible spending accountsExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family membersFamily building benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursementsIncome protection including life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident planSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunitiesAnd more!