Critical Utilities Technician

JLL•Manatí, PR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Utilities Technician operates and maintains the plant’s critical utilities, with a primary focus on on-site operations of facility systems, including purified water and water-for-injection generation and distribution systems. The technician provides written reports and logs to the Utilities Manager to support reliable and efficient operation of base-building and critical-environment functions. The role requires rotating shifts, on-call support as needed, and occasional off-hours maintenance on nights and weekends. The technician conducts inspections, routine maintenance, corrective repairs, equipment rounds, and service requests; monitors operational set points, control points, daily events, and electrical/mechanical loads; and maintains work communications within the Critical Environment Team. The role also supports safe operations, investigates maintenance issues with the Supervisor and planner, and helps maintain a reference library of blueprints, operating manuals, procedures, and related information.

Requirements

Technical associate degree or equivalent experience in utilities and/or wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operations.
Good writing and communication skills.
Ability to read HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and architectural blueprints.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools and perform basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks.
Ability to use Windows-based computers.
Basic knowledge of MAXIMO.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Ability to perform duties at heights and in extreme temperature changes, and to lift, move, or carry up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform corrective and preventive maintenance, routine equipment rounds, and service requests as directed.
Inspect water-generation and distribution equipment, including pumps, valves, and motors, and generate work orders for repairs.
Track electrical and mechanical loads for critical systems.
Perform required work during maintenance windows and maintain written communications within the Critical Environment Team.
Perform work safely and in accordance with established work standards and practices.
Perform emergency or preventive maintenance repairs off-hours, including nights and weekends, as directed.
Provide on-call support as required.
Conduct routine inspections of the Critical Utilities system and address items needing maintenance.
Obtain and monitor operational set points, control points, and daily events related to the Utilities system.
Use general maintenance knowledge to repair and maintain equipment and the facility.
Work with the Supervisor and planner to determine root causes of damage or maintenance issues and recommend procedural or training changes.
Promote safe work habits and a safe work environment with the goal of zero accidents.
Work with the Supervisor to create and maintain a library of blueprints, operating manuals, operating procedures, and other reference data.
Maintain high standards of professionalism.
Perform other duties as assigned.