Utilities Maintenance Technician

Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.•Murfreesboro, TN

1d•$35 - $45

About The Position

Lactalis is hiring a Utilities Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain facility utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, steam, and compressed air systems. The role performs routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, daily ammonia system inspections, equipment modifications, and technical troubleshooting. Work takes place during production and scheduled downtime, with participation in Process Safety Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement activities. The technician also assists other maintenance technicians and supports training new employees. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This opening is for the night shift, with a 12-hour rotating schedule (2-2, 3-2, 2-3), currently listed as 5:50 PM–6:20 AM. Overtime, other shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage may be required. The starting pay range is $34.82–$45.40 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to two years of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience, or a technical trade certification.
Basic computer proficiency.
RETA CARO or CIRO certification, or ability to obtain it within 12 months.
Ability to use APR respirators and SCBA.
Ability to perform duties as part of a HAZMAT team and certify as a HAZMAT Technician, including responding in a Level A suit.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform extended physical tasks including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
Ability to climb or work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms.
Ability to wear required PPE, including arc flash suits, respirators, and protective clothing.
Ability to work around high-speed industrial machinery and food allergens, and in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, or wet conditions.
Internal candidates must have been in their current role for at least six months and have no active CA's within the past 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
Experience with HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, and steam systems.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, steam systems, and compressed air systems.
Perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Conduct daily ammonia system inspections and rounds.
Support equipment modifications and technical troubleshooting.
Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Root Cause Analysis activities.
Perform maintenance during production and scheduled downtime.
Assist maintenance technicians and support training of new employees.
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Provide overtime, shift, weekend, holiday, and emergency coverage as needed.