Boiler/Utilities Technician-Newark, NJ.

DSM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities Tech in the Newark, NJ facility is responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all facility utility systems, including boilers, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, fire protection, and process support systems. This role involves proactively monitoring daily operations, logs, and system performance to quickly identify and resolve issues, and partnering closely with maintenance, engineering, production, and QHSE teams. The technician will support preventive and corrective maintenance efforts, maintain accurate CMMS equipment histories, and assist with minor equipment repairs as needed. A key aspect of the role is consistently upholding dsm-firmenich, site-specific, and regulatory safety standards, contributing to smooth plant operations and fostering a strong culture of reliability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum Blue Seal high pressure steam boiler operator license
Minimum 5 years of experience in a chemical plant environment
Experience with the plant services including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors and hot oil systems
Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques.
Strong mechanical aptitude with hands on experience.
Ability to work independently in a team environment.
Ability to work 12 hours, 7-day shift rotation

Responsibilities

Maintain high on-time reliability of all of the facility’s utilities including: steam boilers, chillers, air compressors, cooling towers, process water systems, hot oil systems, plant fire protection systems, and hot glycol systems through close communication with the facility’s maintenance and engineering departments.
Monitor boiler operations and maintain required logs. Identify and correct any boiler operating problems
Monitor daily utility equipment operations and ensure correction of any mechanical issues. Monitor plant fire systems and implement any required PM
Support maintenance in repairs of minor process equipment when needed. Maintain containment ponds at appropriate levels in conjunction with QHSE and maintain equipment histories in CMMS
Troubleshoot and correct the facility’s utility systems problems in conjunction with production and engineering.
Ensure that the filial’s utility systems are operated and maintained in a manner consistent with both Firmenich and filial specific safety policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.
annual incentive pay
a retirement savings plan
health care coverage
paid time off
recognition programs
a broad range of other benefits