Utilities Technician

Zoetis•Charles City, IA

About The Position

The Utilities Technician operates and maintains utilities equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures, approved guidelines, applicable regulations, and company policies. The role provides predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance and coordinates equipment availability with the Maintenance Planner to avoid disruption to plant or production activities. Systems may include compressed air, boilers, chillers, water systems, and cooling towers. The position supports shift scheduling to provide five days of 24-hour coverage, may involve special shifts or assignments, and participates in an on-call rotation. Duties include monitoring and operating utility systems, documenting readings and maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, supporting compliance and continuous improvement, and assisting with projects, inspections, validations, and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of assignment-related maintenance or equipment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties; alternatively, experience in at least one operational function and intermediate knowledge in at least two operational functions.
Applicable trade or technical license required by local or federal regulations, such as Water and Wastewater, Electrician, or Refrigeration; candidates without a license are expected to obtain licensure within the appropriate timeframe.
Willingness to obtain high- and low-pressure boiler certifications.
High-level operational skills in at least one essential function and basic skills in at least two operational functions, including instrumentation and electronics, mechanical trades, rotating equipment maintenance, electrical systems, or HVAC/refrigeration.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems, evaluate symptoms, identify root causes, and determine solutions.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, specifications, and technical materials.
Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations and use hand and power tools.
Computer literacy.
Ability to follow written instructions and procedures and understand oral and written directions.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team and communicate effectively with coworkers, managers, and the general public.
Critical-thinking ability to decide whether to repair or replace components.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work off shift, participate in the scheduled 40-hour workweek, and work overtime as needed.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and a potentially stressful environment.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods; reach, stretch, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs, push and pull, and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to lift and carry 5 to 30 pounds and move or transport objects or waste.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Industrial Mechanic, Electronic, Electrical, Refrigeration, Tool and Die Maker, or Instrumentation.
Low Pressure Boiler Certificate and High Pressure Boiler Certificate.
Experience operating and maintaining utilities equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous operation of utilities equipment, comply with applicable regulations, improve efficiency and productivity, and minimize downtime.
Follow applicable regulatory requirements, approved procedures, and Quality and EHS standards; complete operational checklists, forms, and records.
Document inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, monitoring readings, test results, operational changes, maintenance activities, and observed problems.
Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, including basic trade activities, and scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on utilities equipment and systems.
Monitor, operate, and control utility systems, processes, and equipment as required.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain machines, tools, and equipment.
Support the creation and modification of preventive maintenance schedules.
Support capital projects, validations, inspections, investigations, and special tasks.
Identify and implement improvements and perform accuracy verifications to ensure equipment can produce to required specifications.
Read parts manuals, assembly instructions, troubleshooting guides, and hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.
Support RFT, TPM, lean strategies, and other assigned change processes.
Perform duties safely, keep employees aware of work-area dangers, and maintain excellent housekeeping.
Support utilities equipment setup and maintain knowledge of utilities operations.
Identify and update critical spare-parts inventory information.
Perform in-process sampling and testing of selected operations as required.
Support SOP revisions and train colleagues and peers on required SOPs and utilities systems.
Generate purchase requisitions for goods or services needed for utilities operations and maintenance.