Facilities/Utilities Technician (Maintenance Technician)

The J.M. Smucker Co. • McCalla, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility/Utilities Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the site utility systems which include: steam boilers, thermal oxidizer, compressed air, ammonia and glycol refrigeration, building HVAC, wastewater treatment, and the general facility. This role is also responsible for maintaining both equipment and written logs to comply with local and federal governmental requirements for OSHA and EPA. In this role you will be responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality and regulatory requirements. You will understand and support The J.M. Smucker, McCalla safety program policies and perform work related activities in a safe manner. You will also recognize unsafe work conditions and suggest new safety standards as appropriate. This role will monitor the ammonia refrigeration system including temperature control, taking readings, equipment adjustments, performing PMs, and updating PSM documentation. You will operate and maintain combustion equipment including the thermal oxidizer and steam boilers – duties include monitoring the operation of the boiler, performing PMs on equipment, performing water tests, and maintaining the condensate return system. You will operate and maintain the compressed air system including air compressors, air dryer, various receivers and dry cooling tower– duties include monitoring the operation of the air compressors, performing PMs on equipment, checking for and resolving air leaks, and maintaining a high quality, dry air supply to equipment. You will operate and maintain the various water streams and waste water treatment facility – duties include monitoring and maintaining the hot water, jacket hot water, city water, and wastewater systems. You will operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant which includes disposal of the wastewater screened solids, pH treatment and neutralization of wastewater. In addition, this requires keeping precise water and wastewater records. You will operate and maintain the site HVAC equipment - provide temperature control of the various areas, perform filter and belt changes, cleaning the equipment, and performing PM's. You will maintain facility - including but not limited to general office repair, roof leak repair, and lighting replacements. You will lead team failure analysis activities - specifically those that involve failures that your team has responded to. You will conduct rounds during the shift to point out any issues you observe with the efficient operation of utility systems and troubleshoot/repair or submit a work order to fix the issue. You will set up the next shift properly. You will know when/where triggers for failures are exceeded and be prepared to talk about all utilities-related issues that occurred during the shift, what the problem statement for them is/was, what was done about them, and whether they have been resolved or are still open/at risk. You will contact appropriate leadership based on department trigger requirements. You will fully support all data collection and documentation efforts in the utilities department. You will make improvements in area of ownership as part of the base expectations of the plant. You will document through natural forms of execution including OPL’s, Job Aids and PM Improvements. You will build skills as needed by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits on site and completing scheduled maintenance to build skills across all areas of utilities department. You will provide support throughout other parts of the plant as needed daily and perform other duties/tasks, as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to wear Level A suit (SCBA)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP’s and general instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform the essential job functions outlined above consistent with safety standards and practices
• Works well with resources internal and external to the site to maintain high standards for quality, reliability, and improvement
• Ability to make data-driven decisions with proper involvement
• Ability to set goals and persevere to meet them
• Ability to provide prioritization and leadership in area to improve results
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift and overtime, as needed.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule for training, projects, and breakdowns, as needed
• Must be able to work NIGHT SHIFT 6:00pm - 6:30am (non-negotiable)
• Able to perform the key responsibilities outlined above in accordance with safety standards and practices.
• Lift and carry up to 65 pounds
• Stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb
• Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree
• Previous experience with HVAC, combustion, and refrigeration systems
• Previous food manufacturing experience
• 5+ years of mechanical/maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience utilizing Oracle.
• Working knowledge of utility plant controls and instrumentation
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and align pumps and motors

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of site utility systems (steam boilers, thermal oxidizer, compressed air, ammonia and glycol refrigeration, building HVAC, wastewater treatment, general facility).
• Maintaining equipment and written logs to comply with local and federal governmental requirements for OSHA and EPA.
• Monitoring the ammonia refrigeration system including temperature control, taking readings, equipment adjustments, performing PMs, and updating PSM documentation.
• Operating and maintaining combustion equipment including the thermal oxidizer and steam boilers (monitoring operation, performing PMs, water tests, maintaining condensate return system).
• Operating and maintaining the compressed air system (monitoring compressors, performing PMs, checking for air leaks, maintaining dry air supply).
• Operating and maintaining water streams and wastewater treatment facility (monitoring and maintaining hot water, jacket hot water, city water, and wastewater systems).
• Operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant (disposal of screened solids, pH treatment, neutralization, keeping records).
• Operating and maintaining site HVAC equipment (temperature control, filter/belt changes, cleaning, PMs).
• Maintaining facility (general office repair, roof leak repair, lighting replacements).
• Leading team failure analysis activities.
• Conducting rounds during the shift to identify and address issues with utility systems.
• Setting up the next shift properly.
• Communicating utility-related issues, problems, and resolutions to leadership.
• Supporting data collection and documentation efforts in the utilities department.
• Making improvements in areas of ownership.
• Documenting through OPL’s, Job Aids and PM Improvements.
• Building skills through technical training, vendor visits, and scheduled maintenance.
• Providing support throughout other parts of the plant as needed.
• Performing other duties/tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance
• 80-hour vacation accrual
• 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match
• 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days
• Parental leave
• Annual holiday bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED