Utilities Technician-Dold

Utility Technician Dold

Post Date: 5/8/26-6/8/26

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About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS SKIPPY SPAM HORMELNATURAL CHOICE APPLEGATE WHOLLY HORMELBLACK LABEL COLUMBUS JENNIE-Oand more than 30 other beloved brands. The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report and one of Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information visit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of refrigeration boiler steam compressed air and water systems.
• Perform routine inspections rounds readings and basic troubleshooting activities following established SOPs.
• Analyze system trends and apply precision measurement techniques to diagnose performance issues.
• Perform corrective actions for system alarms excursions and efficiency losses.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to energy efficiency reliability and compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional responses to utility outages emergencies and planned system shutdowns.
• Support maintenance job scoping activities by participating in field walkdowns evaluating equipment condition identifying required labor materials tooling and safety controls and providing technical input to aid accurate job planning.
• Utilize condition monitoring and diagnostic toolsincluding vibration analysis ultrasonic testing infrared/thermal imaging oil analysis interpretation and visual inspectionto identify developing equipment issues and support proactive maintenance decisions.
• Perform precision maintenance tasks such as alignment balancing torque verification calibration clearance measurement and proper installation techniques to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
• Serve as a facility responder for ammonia leaks and other hazardous material releases following established emergency response procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Use and maintain accurate SOPs P&IDs and regulatory documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Twoyear technical degree or equivalent industrial experience with the ability to obtain required certifications within defined timeframes.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial utilities experience.
• Required certifications such as RETA CIRO Boiler Operator 1 or state equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot refrigeration boiler steam compressed air and water systems.
• Ability to work safely in highrisk utility environments while following all PPE safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to participate in emergency response situations as trained and physical ability to wear SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) and FCR (full face cartridge respirator). Ability to efficiently learn and use business and technical software toolsincluding Microsoft Office AutoCAD the companys EAMS/CMMS and Outlookto support maintenance planning documentation and analysis.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including lifting up to 50 pounds; twisting bending kneeling and crawling on top of or under equipment; working in hot and cold environments; operating aerial lifts; using ladders; and working at heights.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.