Utilities Technician 3rd Shift

Utilities Technician 3rd Shift The Utilities Technician is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and the operation of utility systems, ensuring they function efficiently and reliably, performing maintenance activities, monitoring equipment performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Reporting directly to the Utilities Superintendent, this role maintains, diagnoses, repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, and performs preventative maintenance to keep refrigeration, boilers, and water supply operational to ensure continuity of production. Key Responsibilities Maintaining equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines. Operate ammonia refrigeration compressors, condensers, pumps, vessels, and associated equipment using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Make rounds and keep logs of daily operations and events for multiple engine rooms and refrigeration equipment Systematically troubleshoot and resolve issues with various facility equipment and tools Maintain and trouble-shoot ammonia refrigeration equipment using the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Adhere to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and Process Safety Management related items Responding to emergency calls and situations related to utility system failures. Coordinating with other departments and agencies to ensure a swift and effective response. Facilitate training and guidance on safety procedures, operational protocols, and equipment maintenance. All team members are expected to adhere to their scheduled working hours and attend work consistently to ensure smooth operation and effective teamwork. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma. Secondary degree in Engineering preferred. Minimum of five years of utilities operations experience HVAC experience with refrigerants R-22, R-407C, R-507C and R-717 Experience in operation and maintenance of Ammonia Refrigeration system (or Freon related industrial refrigeration systems) Haz-Mat and forklift training and experience. PSM 14 element awareness Familiar with maintenance CMMS Possess or willingness to obtain RETA CARO, RETA CIRO and Boiler operator certification within 2 years of hire date. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, data management, analysis, and reporting. Must be available to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required for a 24-hr. operation. Must have strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills, allowing for positive working relationships within close working environments. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the team member is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in extreme hot and cold, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, humidity, and exposure to dust. Physical Demand The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects up to 75 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The team member lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fi #J-18808-Ljbffr Indiana Packers Corporation