Job Title: Utilities Maintenance Technician I
Location: Durham, NC 27712
Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)
Shift: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
 
Purpose:

• Support & improve all facility maintenance efforts including preventive/predictive maintenance efforts, repairs, troubleshooting, & new equipment installation.
• Support & participate in plant Shutdown activities for Facilities & Utility equipment.
• Coach & participate in A3/3C problem solving.
• Support training for junior team members.

 
Essential Functions:

• Support consistent operation, maintenance & response for all plantwide refrigeration systems
• Perform corrective & preventative maintenance on assigned process in a timely manner
• Manage individual training plan
• Ensure that all Maintenance activities are documented in SAP & communicated in the shift turnover reports
• Partner with process owners to actively improve performance & reliability of process equipment
• Perform routine cleaning and maintain good housekeeping for assigned areas
• Execute site rounds and equipment inspections of all Utilities independently to ensure efficient and compliant operations
• Drive continuous process improvement using cLEAN® concepts
• Support the development & establishment of maintenance procedures, maintenance plans & spare parts lists for processes assigned
• Support the maintenance team's development by instructing other technicians in specialized areas and acquiring knowledge about new systems
• Ability to work rotating shifts, night shifts, extended shifts, &/or weekends
• Lead teams in Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) tools to establish Root Cause Analysis & resolve equipment issues
• Participate in plant Shutdown planning & execution
• Ability to interpret mechanical & electrical specifications, drawings & other technical data sheets.to support project site
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification & training activities for all Site Utilities systems & controls
• Support consistent operation, maintenance & response for all plantwide refrigeration systems
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties, as assigned

 
Physical Requirements:

• Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.
• Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands.
• Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift.
• NOT REQUIRED: vision to 20/25
• NOT REQUIRED: color vision
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.
• Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.
• May be required to wear gloves.
• Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments.
• Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks.
• Does not require a valid driver’s license.

 
Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• 2+ years of experience and knowledge in mechanical, electrical and/or control systems required
• May consider a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical and/or control systems required
• Ability to lead & guide fellow technicians with daily tasks & activities preferred
• Experience with automated records systems such as SAP/CMMS preferred
• Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents required
• Computer literacy required
• Experience in planning/organizing work, checking results & revising the work plan in accordance with the daily work plan required
• Experience demonstrating a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting based on data & facts preferred, to include active participation in driven event response activities and document problems & work to ensuring rapid resolution & prevent recurrence required
• Technician: Ability to work with electronic batch records, automated process equipment, and/or BMS and FMS systems required
• Technician: Knowledgeable of Compressed air, Plant steam, Vacuum, Chilled Water, RO/ Pretreatment water systems required
• Technician: Knowledgeable of WFI water systems, Clean Steam Systems preferred
• Technician: Proficient in the operation and design production utility systems such as: purified water, process air, chemical storage, process waste systems, chilled water, clean and dirty steam, high pressure air, vacuum, air handling equipment required
• Technician: Proficiency in Refrigeration and HVAC types with emphasis on Ammonia refrigeration preferred
• Electrical: Experience working with 120v-480v electrical systems Required, 4160V and 25KVA a plus
• Electrical: Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems to include VFD’s preferred
• Electrical: NC Electrical License preferred
• HVAC/R: Knowledgeable of Air Handling equipment, Exhaust Fans, Leak detection and repair and control wiring knowledge required
• HVAC/R: EPA 608 certification preferred
• HVAC/R: HEPA filtration and air balancing experience preferred
• HVAC/R: Ammonia/ CO2 refrigeration experience preferred
• HVAC/R: CARO/ RETA Certification preferred

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 29.00/hr.