Utilities Mechanic

Position Summary:

Utilities Mechanics work in conjunction with the Maintenance (production equipment) Mechanics and Systems Technicians to ensure a safe and effective manufacturing environment.

SHIFT: work overnights - 6:30pm - 7am (36-52 hours per week)

The Utiliites Mechanic III is responsible for maintaining and operating all equipment needed to support the White City, Oregon manufacturing facility operations.  This includes HVAC and plumbing systems, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, thermal oxidizers, steam, and the plant fire system.  The Utilities Mechanic III is also expected to teach other mechanics and trainees within their team how to perform their daily responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on a variety of equipment and systems supporting the facility including machinery that impacts environmental health and safety.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment using sound practices while working alone and with a team.
• Operate and monitor the performance of the utilities equipment including, but not limited to, HVAC systems, boilers, steam systems, chillers, compressors, hydraulic systems, plumbing systems and chemical dosing pumps, alarms, CO2 systems, fire sprinkler systems,
• Fabricate new and repair broken parts with the use of multiple types of shop equipment such as lathes, mills, drill press, and welding equipment (Oxy Acetylene, TIG, MIG, and ARC).
• Document daily readings of all utility related equipment, boilers, air compressors, chillers etc.
• Test all water system loops daily, boilers, cooling towers, chill water and several closed loops.
• Work with up to 150 LB steam systems, control loops, and oven heating devices.
• Maintain a safe operating cooling and heating oven system for production demands.

Required Skills & Education:

• HS Diploma or GED. An equivalent combination of education, certification, and related work experience will also be considered.

• Min 5 years of expereince as a mechanic, perferrably working in a manufacturing, commercial or industrial setting.

• Read diagrams and schematic drawings, blueprints, and service manuals to determine work procedures. 
• Proficient in reading mechanical prints and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics. 

• Understands mechanical drawings and ability to effectively read, understand, and fabricate based off a print. 
• Experience fabricating parts with the use of multiple types of shop equipment machinery such as lathes, mills, drill press, and welding equipment (Oxy Acetylene, TIG, MIG, and ARC).
• Understands power transmissions and able to troubleshoot these systems.
• Ability to work independently; highly self-motivated, self-directed and be results oriented.

• Ability to multitask and use time effectively to meet project deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand manufactures warnings, labels, instructions, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Must have
• Consistent awareness of updated safety requirements and adherence of all company policies.
• Must have a desire to contribute and work in a team environment (lead and interact with operations, maintenance, technical/engineering, and management).

Desired Skills:

• Strong multi-trade skills that include boiler operator, mechanical, instrumentation, fire protection systems, HVAC, etc. 

• Effectively can create a drawing, implement, order material, and fabricate from concept to life safely. 

• Willingness to advance and continue individual trade learning process by attending and completing training programs.
• Boiler Journeyman Certification is preferred.
• Experience with Honeywell TDC, Aveva PI, and RTOs

Work Environment:

Manufacturing Production & Labs

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: 50-75%                                               
• Walking: 25-50%
• Sitting: 1-25%
• Bending: 25-50%
• Carrying, Pushing or Pulling: 25-50%
• Lifting 20-35 pounds: 1-25%
• Lifting 35-50 pounds: 1-25%
• Lifting 50-100 pounds: 0%