Industrial Utilities Technician

General Mills•Geneva, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for performing specific preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical repair, and other tasks and techniques to keep refrigeration systems, utility plant machinery and equipment, including electrical, condensate/steam, fire protection, potable/domestic water and sewer in operational conditions to meet production, refrigeration, storage, and shipping needs. We prioritize work life balance, health and wellness, and equal access to resources for development opportunities and advancement. Our Fruit system will have: 12-hour shifts (rotating - see Shift Schedule below - work times may change while training) Day shift: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm Night shift: 5:30 pm to 6:00 am Shift Schedule: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off rotating schedule Each work block rotates from days to nights Schedule Perks 182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Proficient in English
1 year (minimum) experience of industrial ammonia refrigeration system
1 year (minimum) experience with boilers and low-pressure steam
Experience with Mechanical Utilities Systems (Compressed Air, Vacuum, Hydraulics)
Experience with process water distribution; wastewater handling and treatment
Working knowledge of industrial, mechanical and electrical technologies
Experience with State and Federal EPA permits/compliance and/or PSM/ARM program compliance
Project management experience including construction management
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

Nice To Haves

Operator (CARO/CIRO) certification preferred
Incident command and/or HAZWOPPER program experience preferred
Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Responsibilities

Manage, operate and maintain all building, utilities and support equipment including but not limited to ammonia refrigeration system, boilers and steam system, air compressors, fire system and fire suppression systems, building plumbing, building electrical, and HPHW system
Perform duties to ensure operational efficiency of plant and building equipment by scheduling routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment as needed
Performing daily rounds/checks of ammonia system
Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and modification
Learning, following, and engaging in Process Safety Management (PSM)
Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance
Assist maintenance technicians as needed
Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
Assist in training new employees