Utilities Technician Job at The J. M. Smucker Company
Job Description
TITLE
Utilities Technician
REPORTS TO
Lead Engineer, Facilities and Utilities
NUMBER OF OPENINGS
Three
LOCATION
Longmont, Colorado
COMPENSATION BASE RATE
Technician 4 ($36.67) - Technician 5 ($40.40)
Rotational Adder ($1.75/hr)
BENEFITS
https://www.jmsmucker.com/careers/why-smucker/employee-benefits
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understands and supports company and site safety and quality policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe working conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards as appropriate.
- Monitors and troubleshoots the ammonia refrigeration system and responds accordingly. Understands, follows, and improves Process Safety Management (PSM) documentation. Successful completion of Ammonia Operator 1 required.
- Operates and maintains combustion equipment (including oven burners, boilers, oxidizers, etc)
- Operates and maintains compressed air system.
- Operates and maintains multiple water streams and wastewater treatment facility.
- Operates and maintains HVAC equipment, including but not limited to filter and belt changes, equipment cleaning and performing PMs.
- Maintains facility, including but not limited to general office repair, roof leak repair, site clearing of snow.
- Documents inspection rounds, maintains running work log.
- Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
- Active participation in training and qualification programs for designated line/area. Participates in assessments, ensures effective training, and maintains consistent qualification standards.
- Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination and focused improvement to eliminated losses and drive issues to root cause. Documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions.
- Serves as owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems. Responsible for building technician skill and providing ongoing coaching.
- Creates documentation for system owner (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.).
- Increases skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities.
- Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data. Can utilize email and online training resources.
- Maintains accurate electronic database utilizing computer maintenance system to complete PM’s, repairs, and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking.
- Facilitates effective shift pass downs with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
- Work with engineering and operations teams to ensure compliance and adherence to applicable codes pertaining to Ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, plant utilities systems, wastewater, Steam generation and condensate return, site facilities, and other equipment and systems.
- Maintains productive work time, considers cost, is consistently at work and on time, performs work at and acceptable level.
- Other duties as assigned.
SELECTION CRITERIA
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Associates, technical degree or training is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with HVAC, combustion, ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
- Minimum 5 years mechanical, maintenance, or facilities maintenance in a manufacturing environment required.
- Previous food manufacturing experience in a similar role preferred.
- Regulatory compliance experience preferred.
- Electrical and instrumentation experience preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as a safety rules, FMPs, and general instructions. Good communication skills are required both verbally and written. Ability to use a computer and input data required for production.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and life. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 90% of the time.
- The employee must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, days to nights.
- The employees must occasionally life/push/pull or carry up to 50 pounds and should be able to lift 35-50 pounds on a frequent basis.
- The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
- The employee must be able to work in a cold (-10 degrees F) freezer environment on a frequent basis.
- The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast, oils, and peanut butter as well as other materials.
- The employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.
- May be required to enter confined spaces occasionally.
- Repetitive motion, reaching, handling/feeling frequently (60-90% of the time).
- Hearing protection required.
VISION
- Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses. The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.
SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.
OTHER
- Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
- Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed.
- Willing to travel for training (2 trips, 8 days each), once travel is permitted.
- Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and general instructions.
- Working knowledge of utility plant controls and instrumentation.
- Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback.
- Able to provide leadership and prioritization in designated equipment area.
- Able to set and meet goals.
- Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment.
- Able to work both independently and on a team.
- Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements.
- Able to make data driven decisions and engage others as appropriate.
- Basic computer skills including email and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Able to learn company specific computer systems, including maintenance enterprise system.
- Must adhere to company policies and procedures including but not limited to attendance, performance management, time off work, etc.
- Able to perform the key responsibilities outlined above in accordance with safety standards and practices.
- Physical requirements of the job include the ability to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb.
- Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel.
- Exposure to heights.
- Exposure to bright light, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, gas, chemicals, external environment.
- Wear Level A suite (SCBA). Willing to be clean shaven and medically cleared for respirator use.
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