Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

Shift Details:

8 Hour Rotation Shift - This schedule is a 4 week rotation where you will work 3 different shifts within 4 weeks. The 3 different shifts you will rotate are Midnights 11pm - 7:30am Afternoons 3pm - 11:30pm and Days 7am - 3:30pm.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Safety & Compliance (Operations-Focused)

• Operate all assigned utility systems in accordance with site safety rules and procedures including LOTO confined space hot work line-breaking PPE and chemical handling.

• Support compliance programs applicable to utility operations (e.g. mechanical integrity inspection/testing documentation permits audits) including participation in incident investigations and corrective actions.

• Follow site emergency response procedures and escalate abnormal conditions immediately (including refrigeration alarms or suspected NH₃ leaks).

NH₃ Refrigeration & Refrigeration Compressors

• Monitor and operate NH₃ refrigeration equipment (compressors vessels condensers/evaporators pumps valves and controls).

• Perform routine system checks/rounds trend key operating parameters and identify early signs of failure (oil issues vibration valve/actuator issues control deviations abnormal pressures/temps).

• Support planned shutdown/startup activities and coordinate repairs with Maintenance and approved contractors.

Boiler / Steam System (150 PSI Natural Gas)

• Operate and monitor boilers and steam distribution/condensate return systems to meet plant demand safely and efficiently.

• Perform or support boiler water checks blowdown activities and water treatment program tasks per site standards.

• Troubleshoot steam pressure/quality issues and coordinate corrective work on burners feedwater controls traps and related components.

Compressed Air & Plant Pneumatics

• Operate and monitor air compressors dryers filters receivers and distribution systems to maintain required pressure and air quality.

• Identify and respond to air system issues affecting production (pressure drop excessive moisture unusual compressor cycling leaks).

HVAC / AHUs / Building Utility Systems

• Monitor AHUs make-up air systems ventilation exhaust and other building support utilities impacting environment and process reliability.

• Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate repairs related to motors belts bearings dampers sensors and controls.

Fire Protection & Security Systems Support

• Conduct routine checks and coordinate service/impairments for fire protection systems (fire pumps valves panels inspections/testing support).

• Support operational continuity for site security systems (access control alarms cameras) by coordinating with vendors/IT/site security as required.

• Maintain documentation for inspections impairments and corrective actions.

Preventive Maintenance Work Management and Contractor Coordination

• Execute assigned PMs operator care tasks and basic corrective repairs; generate work orders for follow-up maintenance.

• Coordinate contractor activity in utility areas (permits safety requirements scope clarity verification of completion).

• Maintain accurate shift logs readings and handoff notes; document work in CMMS.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Track/communicate leading indicators (abnormal readings repeat alarms vibration/noise changes leaks degraded performance).

• Participate in root cause analysis and improvement actions to reduce downtime energy waste and recurring failures.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

• Take immediate actions to stabilize utilities and protect personnel product and equipment during upsets.

• Escalate conditions requiring shutdown isolation or emergency response per site procedures.

• Recommend repairs operating changes PM improvements and spare parts based on observed conditions and trends.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Effectiveness Competencies

• Safety-first mindset and operational discipline

• Troubleshooting / problem solving

• Clear communication and shift handoff quality

• Planning & prioritization during outages/upsets

• Team collaboration with Ops Maintenance and Contractors

Functional Competencies

• Working knowledge of industrial utility operations: NH₃ refrigeration steam/boilers (150 PSI) compressed air HVAC/AHUs auxiliary systems

• Ability to interpret logs/trends; basic understanding of controls and instrumentation

• Ability to read equipment documentation and (preferred) P&IDs / schematics

• Competence in CMMS usage documentation and compliance recordkeeping

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED required

• Technical school apprenticeship or relevant military/industrial training preferred

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS (adjust to your requirement)

• NH₃ refrigeration credentialing (preferred; e.g. RETA-style certifications if you use them)

• Boiler operator credentials (preferred where applicable)

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years industrial utilities or plant operations experience preferred (adjust)

• Hands-on exposure to at least two of the following strongly preferred: NH₃ refrigeration boilers/steam compressed air industrial HVAC/AHUs

• Experience coordinating contractors and working in regulated manufacturing environments

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT AND GUIDANCE

• Industrial manufacturing environment; shift work may include nights/weekends/holidays