Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

The Utilities Technician role is a vital part of our Dairy Food business at Land O'Lakes. We are seeking an experienced professional to maintain and operate our ammonia refrigeration system, boilers/steam systems, HVAC systems, compressed air systems, wastewater system, chemical systems for boilers/condenser water, and domestic water systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on utilities equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, boiler/steam systems, and domestic water heating systems.
• Maintain boiler/condenser water chemical systems.
• Monitor performance of plant machinery and equipment for proper operating performance; perform regular and preventive maintenance, repairs, diagnoses, tests, troubleshoots, and inspections on all machinery and equipment; document work accordingly.
• Manage plant utilities systems to include but not limited to the plant refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), water chemical systems, and domestic water systems.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 6 months of industrial or building facility maintenance experience.
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and product manuals.
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve, and troubleshoot.
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful.
• Current valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with one of the following systems: Boilers, Ammonia refrigeration units, or HVAC systems.
• Currently holds or be able to successfully complete the Ammonia Operator I or equivalent certification within 12 months of job assignment.
• Basic Electrical knowledge to include NFPA 70e requirements.