Utility Operator - Weekend Nights

Description Overview

Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Georgia, VT is looking for a Utility Operator to join their Weekend night shift!

Friday - Sunday, 6pm - 6am

$27.00 - $34.00 per hour, plus a $2.50 shift premium.

Primary responsibilities are to operate, maintain, and document readings on all equipment assigned to the Power Plant. Additionally, maintain and repair building utility HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) and fire protection systems. All duties to be performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Work Instructions.

Scope of the Role

Boilers and associated equipment; perform O2/CO2 test on the boilers, adjust the firing rate, and troubleshoot controls.
Chillers and associated equipment; add oil or refrigerant as required to maintain the proper pressures and operating temperatures.
Compressed air system; including the dryers to ensure good quality air supply.
D.I. system, regenerate the Anion and Cation units as necessary.
Potable water system
Emergency generator
Monitor and record all Power Plant alarms, hourly readings, etc. as necessary. Take appropriate steps to correct problems associated with alarms.
Test and chemical treat all systems as required.

WWTP Monitoring:

Respond to WWTP alarms on off shifts/holidays when no other trained Maintenance staff is available.
Determine the nature of an alarm and follow written alarm procedures as outlined in the Alarm Responses Manual in the MCC room at the WWTP.
Contact the “on-call” WWTP operator when needed for an alarm situation that can’t be remedied.
Keep the assigned areas clean and sanitize as necessary.
Maintain and troubleshoot all Power Plant and Building Services systems as necessary.
Perform preventative maintenance to ensure all equipment remains in “as new” condition. Perform major plumbing/piping repairs and run new air lines, water lines, and waste lines as necessary. Be able to rebuild valves, steam traps, and utility pumps, etc., in the Maintenance Shop.
Perform other duties as assigned. 

Experience Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years in one or more of the following trade areas: Building Trades, Plumbing, Pipefitting, Welding, HVAC, and Boiler Operation.
• The ability to have basic keyboard operation to access HVAC computerized system and perform minor changes. Basic mathematics and the ability to interpret information generated from chart recorders, dial indicators, meters, etc. Must also be able to use conversion charts as necessary.
• Have a valid driver's license.

Position Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 55lbs occasionally & up to 75 lbs. rarely. Able to stand on concrete floors for 8 hrs and stoop, squat, and bend frequently. Able to push or pull up to 500 lbs utilizing a manual cart. Able to work in confined spaces, ascend and descend ladders, & work from high areas using proper procedures and have sustained reach laterally and above shoulder. Able to frequently grasp objects, small hand tools, calipers, etc. Incumbent will be exposed to noise and hot & cold climate