Utility Operator

Overview Making Better Happen. Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet. From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe. We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet. Every one of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™. Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together. Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us. Build a better future as a Utility Operator in Newark, NJ Hourly Rate: $32 Possible Bonus: 5% About The Role The Utility Technician ensures proper operation of all auxiliary systems in support of production operations. The Utility Mechanic will support a rotating 24/7 shift rotation. Responsibilities Serve as the licensed on-shift Utility Technician ensuring proper operation of low- and high-pressure boilers as well as refrigeration plant. Report issues and conditions to the Utilities Engineer. Conduct chemistry analysis/adjustments and blowdowns of the steam generating system. Document boiler conditions hourly in logbooks. Support the duty Shift Leader and his team by taking routine logs and performing adjustments to maintain: compressed air and air-dryer systems; cooling tower systems; wastewater systems; refrigerated ammonia systems; nitrogen generation systems; plant water systems and boiler feed systems. Periodic inspection of fire systems. Perform small equipment or component maintenance and lubrication and other routine preventative maintenance. Perform troubleshooting in support of the on-shift team for emergency problems or repairs. Maintain 5S standards of assigned areas and systems. Coordinate with shift operators and shift leader to tag-out systems for immediate or follow-on corrective maintenance. About You Blue Seal Boiler License required. Blue Seal Refrigeration License preferred. Industrial wastewater treatment system (N license) preferred. Willing to pursue Red Seal Boiler and Refrigeration License if sponsored and assigned by the company. Basic mechanical knowledge of compressed air, air-drying, cooling water, ammonia refrigeration, wastewater and fire-fighting systems. Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills. Compliance: Working knowledge of industry regulations - local, state, Federal - Environmental, Safety (OSHA), USCG, Quality/Food Safety; BRC; HACCP. Education/Experience Experience in a 24hr. production facility preferred. Formal certification or relevant technical/associate degree, or 5+ years of experience in Maintenance/Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Must be willing to work 12-hour nights shift, and overtime when applicable. In return AAK offer Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career. Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire. Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500. We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%. Free Life and Disability insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans. Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more. Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities. Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition. About AAK Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years. AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr AAK South Latin America