What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Technician position at Land O'Lakes?
Utilities Technician
The Utilities Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, calibration, and proper operation of various systems including ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, HVAC, compressed air, wastewater, chemical, and domestic water systems.
This role is part of our Dairy Food business that creates dairy products with a focus on real, simple goodness. We believe in improving production and finding innovative uses for milk to add value to people's lives.
Main 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, including refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, wastewater treatment, water chemical systems, and domestic water systems.
Required Experience and Skills:
- 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 respect.
- Current valid driver's license.
Preferred Experience:
- 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 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.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing, and other active movements.
- Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
- Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present.
- Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime.
