Plant Utilities Technician

About This Role

The Utilities Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all plant utility systems, with a strong emphasis on ammonia refrigeration. This role involves operating and maintaining equipment such as boilers, refrigeration systems, air compressors, and HVAC systems. The technician ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain plant utilities including ammonia refrigeration, steam, compressed air, chilled water, and HVAC systems.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on utility equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues related to utility systems, with emphasis on ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Perform routine inspections, monitoring, and recording of operating conditions, including pressure, temperature, flow, and chemical levels.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM (Process Safety Management), RMP (Risk Management Program), and other regulatory requirements.
• Respond to equipment alarms, emergencies, and breakdowns to minimize impact on production.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records, logs, and reports.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to support plant operations and projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance energy efficiency, refrigeration system reliability, and overall plant performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years' experience in utilities, ammonia refrigeration, or industrial plant operations
• Knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Experience with boilers, HVAC, air compressors, and water treatment systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and P&IDs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in mechanical, electrical, and control systems

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in utilities, ammonia refrigeration, or industrial plant operations.

Nice to Have

• Technical or trade school certification
• Knowledge of IIAR standards for industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• RETA certification or equivalent ammonia refrigeration training

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits