Utilities Lead Technician

Ya Ya Foods • Ogden, UT

4d • $34 - $46

About The Position

The Utilities Lead Technician operates and maintains utility systems that provide essential services to the manufacturing facility, helping ensure uninterrupted operations. The role includes managing the preventative maintenance program, inspecting and testing utilities and wastewater treatment equipment, and carrying out general maintenance as required.

The technician works with production, engineering, and environmental health and safety teams; follows operating procedures and safety guidelines; and safely handles chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and disinfectants. The position also involves participating in emergency response and spill containment procedures. The role requires participation in an on-call rotation that may include weekends, overtime, and holidays.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a utilities or maintenance role in various environments.
• Ability to understand and safely use hand tools and power tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of utility systems, including boilers, chillers, compressors, wastewater treatment, HVAC, and general facilities.
• General understanding of controls and instrumentation.
• General understanding of PLC/software and hardware.
• Experience working with steam, pneumatics, and hydraulic equipment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Adherence to plant rules and GMP safety guidelines and practices.
• Ability and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation that may include weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Forklift certification or willingness to become forklift certified.
• Ability to work in cold and hot environments.
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions and to stand or sit for prolonged periods, averaging 8–12 hours.

Nice To Haves

• Trade experience or comparable experience.
• Related certificates or designations relevant to the role.
• Experience working in a food and beverage manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers, chillers, compressors, nitrogen generators, RO water systems, and HVAC units to provide essential services to the manufacturing facility.
• Manage and execute the Preventative Maintenance program.
• Perform routine inspections and tests on utilities and wastewater treatment equipment.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and environmental health and safety teams.
• Inspect utilities equipment and address potential issues or inefficiencies to prevent manufacturing disruptions.
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines when handling chemicals and operating equipment.
• Safely handle, store, and dispose of strong chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and disinfectants.
• Participate in emergency response protocols and spill containment procedures.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Inclusive and collaborative company culture.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovation in beverage manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed