Utilities Technician

Zoetis•Charles City, IA

12d

About The Position

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) / HVAC / Utilities Technician operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes building management systems, HVAC equipment, and facility utility infrastructure. The role supports safe, efficient, and reliable operations for production, packaging, occupant comfort, and compliance. Under minimal supervision, the technician helps maintain maintenance programs and utility operations by coordinating and performing predictive and preventive maintenance, diagnosing system and instrument issues, ordering parts, completing repairs, and planning, scheduling, and documenting work across facility areas. The technician works with BAS and control systems, HVAC equipment, utility systems, fire protection systems, security and door control systems, and electrical equipment. The role includes maintaining records, following safety and regulatory requirements, supporting audits and inspections, responding to emergencies, and helping plan and monitor work orders alongside the team leader. The position requires scheduled 40-hour workweeks, with overtime as needed, and may involve varying shifts and extended hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–7+ years of experience in HVAC, building automation, or industrial utilities.
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical controls, and mechanical systems.
Experience with BAS platforms and control-system troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and P&IDs.
Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including multimeter use and voltage checks.
Proficiency in English, both oral and written, with sound technical writing skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Good communication and documentation skills, attention to detail, and safety awareness.
Computer proficiency, including CMMS, BMS software, MS Office, and MS Excel.
Ability to walk, sit, or stand for long periods; reach above shoulder level; bend or stoop; kneel; push or pull; and handle or grip frequently.
Comfort working in varying temperatures and a stressful environment.
Ability to work scheduled 40 hours, overtime as needed, and varying shifts or extended hours.
Ability to frequently lift and carry 5 to 30 pounds and perform regular reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or associate degree.
HVAC certification.
Experience with PLCs or industrial control systems.
Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, or large commercial facilities.
Knowledge of energy management systems and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain building automation and control systems, including Schneider Electric Building Operation or similar systems.
Troubleshoot BMS communication issues and problems involving sensors, controllers, valves, actuators, VFDs, network components, and control sequences.
Support modifications to control logic, setpoints, and schedules to optimize system performance and integrate new equipment into existing BMS infrastructure.
Install BMS controllers, transducers, VFDs, actuators, and temperature sensors; work with Ethernet, BACnet, and RS-485 protocols and UltiVist and Niagara software.
Maintain and repair HVAC systems, including air handlers, chillers, boilers, rooftop units, heat exchangers, and exhaust systems.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical HVAC issues; perform preventive maintenance such as filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, and system inspections.
Ensure heating, cooling, and ventilation systems operate properly for comfort and process requirements, and balance air and water systems as needed.
Perform general maintenance and repair, including air balancing, differential-pressure schemes, ductwork layout, control damper motor installation, and synchronous belt installation and maintenance.
Operate and maintain compressed air, steam, chilled water, and hot water systems; monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and system performance.
Troubleshoot and repair utility distribution issues and support energy-efficiency initiatives and system optimization.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to schedules and maintain accurate maintenance records and logs.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, company policies, cGMP, OSHA, EPA, approved procedures, and Quality and EHS Corporate Standards.
Participate in audits and inspections, support emergency response and on-call duties, and complete routine operational data gathering and maintenance documentation.
Help ensure continuous operation of equipment and systems, including BMS and security systems, to meet applicable regulations, improve efficiency, and minimize downtime.
Operate and program fire panels; install duct smoke detectors, heat detectors, horns, and strobes; troubleshoot fire alarm problems.
Install card-key security readers and controls, automatic door openers, and clean room door controls; repair and troubleshoot door control systems.
Troubleshoot high-voltage 480 VAC three-phase and low-voltage 24 VAC control systems and other electrical circuits.
Support energy conservation involving lighting, air-handler controls and operation, and boiler, chiller, and cooling-tower operations and associated equipment.
Work with the team leader to determine work-order scope and approach, identify resources, assemble drawings and required documentation and permits, and evaluate change-control requirements.
Work with the team leader to monitor the planned backlog and ensure required work-order completion dates are met.