Central Utility Plant Technician 4

Role Summary

Central Utility Plant Technician 4 based in Jacksonville, FL. Operates and maintains facilities equipment including building controls, fire protection systems, and HVAC for a cGMP facility. Documents maintenance activities in the CMMS, and plans, coordinates, inspects, and supports facility-related projects and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES – 80%
  • Monitors, operates, and conducts basic preventive, corrective, and proactive maintenance on chillers, boilers, cooling towers, dehumidifiers, air handling units, exhaust fans, air compressors, emergency power generators, UPS, electrical control systems, programmable controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, motors, building management systems, power industrial vehicles, water treatment systems and environmental control systems among other utility equipment.
  • Working with the fire prevention systems (pumps, risers, sprinklers, control panels) throughout the facility
  • Has knowledge on the use of portable power tools and hand tools within the trades assigned, including but not limited to drills, wrenches, and grinders
  • Operate electrical and mechanical test equipment
  • Checks alignment and vibration on equipment
  • Monitors, control and acknowledge alarms through the Building Management System
  • Work with limited direction diagnosing problems and repairing building/utilities components in a Timely manner
  • Is responsible for water treatment systems, perform testing, and adjust chemicals to set parameters
  • Work as assistant to other team members to complete work tasks
  • Must perform difficult and detailed work when limited instructions are available
  • Must consistently lead a variety of tasks - some being very time consuming while under pressure of the process
  • Coordinate work with outside vendors and contractors. Supervise contractor activities on site
  • Interprets instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, chart, graph, or specification form
  • Maintains housekeeping of mechanical, electrical, and control rooms
• ASSET MANAGEMENT – 10%
  • Documents all maintenance (Preventive, Corrective, and Proactive Maintenance) and project activities on the eCMMS Maximo.
  • Review and revise equipment records, spare parts lists, specification information, Preventive Maintenance (PM), job plans, and other maintenance documentation as needed
  • Proactively enhance the functionality and utilization of the CMMS based on experience and usage to optimize its efficiency and effectiveness
  • Order materials for repairs or replacements, and maintains records of spare parts used
  • Work in conjunction with the planner and scheduler to plan and coordinate maintenance activities prior to execution
  • Supports the Facility Team in performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and continuous improvement activities as part of the maintenance program
• PROJECT INVOLVEMENT – 5%
  • Identifies and participates in continuous improvement projects and programs to achieve work simplification, eliminate non-value-added activities, and cost reduction
  • Carry out projects as requested by supervisor
  • Has the ability to interpret drawings, plans, blueprints, and schematics. Maintain accurate and legible paperwork for changes to utilities systems and facilities drawings
  • Demonstrate ability to present project status updates to members of management
• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES – 5%
  • Perform other work-related duties as the need arises.
  • Support manufacturing in day-to-day problem solving as the need arises
  • Follow current compliance regulations and standards
  • Works independently towards a general result, with creative new methods.
  • Knowledge in reliability principles and practices (such as infrared, vibration analysis, ultrasound, and alignment methods)
  • Will be a member of the site Hurricanes and Emergency Response Team
• Core Leadership Behaviors
  • Take Credo-based actions to assist others
  • Support a trusting, collaborative, and ethical work environment
  • Understand and meet relevant partner needs
  • Consistently work well with and actively help others
  • Suggest useful improvements and adapt to change, resulting in a positive impact
  • Take accountability for own performance and development and help others develop when there is an opportunity
  • Respect the diversity of others and be open to other’s ideas
  • Engage in clear, open, and constructive conversation
  • Act with speed, flexibility, and accountability to achieve goals
  • Complete priorities optimally to deliver expected results

Education

• High school graduate or associate degree in a technical field, such as Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Electrician or equivalent skills, experience, or training
• Minimum 18 months technical school or equivalent experience in HVAC, electrical or stationary engineer’s training

Qualifications

• Language Skills: Must read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, standard operating procedures, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
• Ability to write reports with mathematical emphasis
• Ability to optimally present information and respond to questions from employees at all levels
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills
• Volume or unit measure of job duties: 65% performing equipment maintenance; 20% monitoring and operating Utilities equipment; 10% Maximo assignment review and data entry; 5% Personal development
• Generally, it requires 6+ years of related experience
• Certification and/or experience in a trade skill, such as HVAC, electrician, or equivalent
• In-depth experience as a technician in two or more of the following fields: electronics, mechanics, electromechanical, industrial
• Refrigerant (CFC) certification through Universal or equivalent preferred
• Equipment, Usage And Abilities Needed: Computer operation familiarity required, Microsoft Office suite required, and Maximo CMMS preferred
• Regulatory compliance requirements: Observes regulatory rules (QSR, ISO) and follows applicable environmental laws and company requirements

Additional Requirements

• Conditions & Physical Demands of Job: 10% Sitting, 20% Standing, 50% Walking, 10% Kneeling, 10% Climbing/Working/cramped positions