Maintenance - M00023 Utilities and Maintenance Tech

Dare Foods Limited•Milton, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a new role for our candy manufacturing location at 725 Steeles E in Milton. You will be part of a growing team, focused on safety, quality, teamwork and excellence in all that we do. The role involves the operation and maintenance of various utility systems within the plant, including steam generators, air compressors, chillers, wastewater treatment systems, refrigeration systems, and plant HVAC. Key responsibilities include daily/weekly water quality testing, operating and maintaining wastewater pH and BOD blending systems, ensuring proper condensate return and steam trap functionality, performing safe start-up and shutdown procedures, managing blowdown procedures, and monitoring feedwater systems. The role also requires knowledge of TSSA requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and pressure system safety. The technician will be responsible for documentation and recordkeeping, promoting safety practices, developing operating procedures and maintenance plans, driving an energy reduction program, performing preventative maintenance, and managing work orders in the CMMS system. Additionally, performing maintenance on operations equipment as needed is part of the role.

Requirements

Valid diploma from a college or technical school
Hands-on experience with steam generators, steam distribution systems, condensate return, compressed air systems, and HVAC equipment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Understanding and commitment to a CI (Continuous Improvement) Culture.
Requires standing, walking, reaching and bending for periods of time across all areas of the facility. Ability to lift up to 30lbs in a safe manner.
Work at heights, on ladders and in hot and cold environments is required.
Reliable attendance and punctuality; flexibility in work schedule to accommodate business requirements
Must have Utility experience such as Boilers, chillers, compressor, changing valves, steam traps
Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry
Must have Millwright license 433A

Nice To Haves

SAP experience would be an asset.
Refrigeration, gas, steam or Piper fitter license would be considered an asset
Familiarity with HACCP regulations would be an asset
3rd level power engineer experience as an asset

Responsibilities

Operation and maintenance of steam generators (or Steam boilers) and associated steam distribution systems, air compressors, chillers, chilled water systems, wastewater treatment systems, refrigeration systems, drying systems and, plant HVAC.
Daily/weekly water quality testing (TDS, hardness, chemical dosing)
Operating, cleaning repairing and adjusting wastewater pH and BOD blending system
Ensuring proper condensate return and steam trap functionality
Performing start-up and shutdown procedures safely
Managing blowdown procedures
Monitoring feedwater system, pumps, softeners, or RO systems
Knowledge of TSSA requirements and safe operation practices
Strong understanding of Lockout/Tagout and pressure system safety
Ability to perform documentation and recordkeeping for steam system logs
Demonstrated solid communication and interpersonal skills in a team-based work environment
Responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of Plant utilities
Knowledgeable and an advocate with regards to Safety practices and OHS.
Ability to develop and implement operating procedures and maintenance plans
Ability to develop and drive an energy reduction program
Ability to develop and implement standard operating procedures and maintenance plans
Perform preventative maintenance on all utilities equipment as assigned in a safe manner
Closing, updating and recording all work orders in the plant CMMS system
Perform maintenance work on operations equipment as needed