Plant Utilities Technician, 1st shift Wednesday-Saturday

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Rensselaer, NY

454d • $49,691 - $106,309

About The Position

The Plant Utilities Technician is responsible for the start-up, normal operation, monitoring, maintenance, and shutdown of Plant Utility systems and equipment within mechanical rooms that support facility buildings. This role operates on a Wednesday-Saturday schedule from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, with initial training occurring Monday-Friday.

Requirements

• AAS degree, preferably in an Engineering or Construction Technologies related area
• For Plant Utilities Technician II: 2+ years of related experience or HSD/GED with 5+ years of related experience
• For Plant Utilities Technician III: 5+ years of related experience or HSD/GED with 8+ years of related experience
• For Plant Utilities Technician IV: 8+ years of related experience or HSD/GED with 8+ years of related experience
• Experience with or knowledge of high-pressure boilers and waste neutralization
• Ability to work with chemicals and steam
• Basic problem solving skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to learn and follow routine procedures independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the maintenance and operation of large scale utilities plant

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high pressure steam and hot water boilers, controls and associated equipment
• Maintaining boiler and cooling tower chemical treatment program
• Maintaining all other Plant Utility equipment such as boiler pretreatment water, condensate return, natural gas, domestic potable water, tepid water, wastewater
• Monitoring controls of plant systems using Building Automation System (BAS) or Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
• Reviewing, monitoring, responding and reacting to alarm notifications from the Building Automation Systems
• Performing Plant Utility monthly Preventative Maintenance
• Planning and scheduling outside contractors/vendors to perform scheduled and/or non-scheduled Preventative Maintenance or general work
• Scheduling, assigning, completing and reviewing incursions specific to Plant Utility activities
• Communicating and coordinating with each department and within Facilities Management when planned and unplanned work events occur
• Coordinating the execution of small departmental Plant Utility projects
• Maintaining documents and records on all plant equipment and systems
• Collaborating with other departments, contractors and subject areas on scheduling repairs and maintenance of plant utility systems
• Maintaining and ordering adequate equipment, spare parts and supplies for Plant Utility inventory

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs
• Fitness centers
• Equity awards
• Annual bonuses
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED