Plant Facilities Technician

Food Manufacturing Maintenance Utilities Technician

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing the essential utility systems within a food manufacturing facility, ensuring smooth operation, compliance with safety and quality standards (including food safety), and minimizing downtime.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Operating and maintaining utility systems: This involves tasks like operating, monitoring, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing systems such as:
  • Industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
  • Steam boilers.
  • Thermal oxidizers.
  • Compressed air systems.
  • HVAC systems.
  • Water treatment and wastewater systems.
  • Hot water systems.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Participating in and performing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment longevity and prevent breakdowns.
• Troubleshooting and repair: Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues within the plant's equipment and utility systems.
• Documentation: Accurately documenting all work performed, including repairs, maintenance activities, and parts used, utilizing maintenance software and logs.
• Safety and compliance: Adhering to all safety regulations, including those specific to food manufacturing (e.g., GMPs), and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Facility maintenance: Performing general maintenance and repairs within the facility as needed.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with production, quality, and other maintenance teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Other Duties: Assisting with other facilities and maintenance tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is often preferred.
• Prior industrial maintenance experience, potentially with specific emphasis on utilities and food processing equipment.
• Knowledge of various utility systems, such as refrigeration (ammonia), boilers, compressed air, and wastewater treatment, is a plus.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations (e.g., GMPs) and programs like HACCP is highly desirable.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team