Utilities Technician

Niagara Bottling • Johnstown, NY

1d • $30 - $43

About The Position

The Utilities Technician maintains, inspects, and operates utility systems, including compressed air, process water, product water, and electrical distribution. The role also maintains a clean and safe work environment in utility rooms, pump rooms, electrical areas, and water farm areas. The technician contributes to plant safety and participates in safety investigations and improvement efforts. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• At least 4 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• At least 4 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical experience.
• High school diploma.
• Makes safety the number one priority, remains alert to safety issues, and escalates them immediately.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals; shows respect to others and addresses interpersonal issues directly.
• Prioritizes customer issue resolution, responds promptly, and honors commitments to internal and external customers.
• Recommends continuous improvements to policies, methods, procedures, or products; adapts appropriately to unexpected changes and seeks greater efficiency.
• Develops technical knowledge by learning from experts, understands the interdepartmental impact of decisions and actions, and seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
• Pursues growth and development, communicates clearly and promptly across levels, and manages expectations effectively.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• At least 6 years of experience working in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• At least 6 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Associate's degree in Chemistry or Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compressed air systems and equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks, schedules, and operational data.
• Maintain electrical distribution systems and equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks, schedules, and operational data.
• Maintain process water systems and equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks, schedules, and operational data.
• Maintain product water systems and equipment, including preventive maintenance tasks, schedules, and operational data.
• Maintain filtration systems and change filters as needed based on equipment requirements.
• Perform clean-in-place (CIP) procedures on storage silos, filtering equipment, and supply lines.
• Maintain pumps and piping to ensure water supply to production lines and support equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate ozone production and monitoring equipment where applicable to the plant.
• Maintain and calibrate mineral injection systems where applicable to the plant.
• Maintain and operate process water and chemical injection systems and chemical transfer equipment.
• Assist with filler sanitizations.
• Maintain and operate reverse osmosis equipment, including cleaning membranes, monitoring instruments, and reviewing operational data and reports.
• Maintain air compressors and air dryers.
• Maintain cooling towers, chillers, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Help ensure overall plant safety, advocate for team member safety, and participate in safety investigations and improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in areas related to utility rooms, pump rooms, electrical areas, and water farm areas.

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
• Family building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection, including life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness coverage, and an accident plan.
• Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED