Mechanical Engineering Utility Technician

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Utility Technician is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, adjusting and maintaining a variety of utility systems, including high pressure steam boilers, ammonia refrigeration, well water, potable water, hot water, fire suppression, pneumatic, and HVAC equipment. This role requires hands-on experience with a diverse range of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as the ability to perform routine and emergency repairs, preventative maintenance, and system inspections. The operator must be proactive, self-directed, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all assigned daily PM’s are completed.
• Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment, components, and systems.
• Monitor, inspect, and test the functionality and quality of mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment, components, and systems.
• Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
• Analyze test results related to design or rated specifications and make modifications as necessary.
• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings to determine test specifications and procedures.
• Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment
• Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
• Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
• Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
• Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.
• Use tools ranging from precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices to common hand tools.
• Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problems or repair machine.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Educational requirement: 2 years of course work in an applicable field, practical and theoretical knowledge working directly with a degreed supervisor
• Six-months proven ammonia refrigeration or high-pressure steam system experience
• General mechanical or electrical maintenance experience
• Read, write, and orally communicate in English and ability to work with no or little supervision
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ammonia refrigeration or steam system Certifications or licenses (OP 1, Op2 CIRO, PSM)
• Familiarity with PSM / RMP standards
• One-year proven experience in an industrial ammonia refrigeration or high-pressure steam environment
• One-year proven experience in general or advanced Maintenance
• Familiarity with water treatment systems, steam auxiliary equipment, air compressors, air conveyance equipment, pumps, fire suppression, HVAC systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and willingness to learn and advance in an industrial ammonia refrigeration environment
• Ability and willingness to learn and advance in an industrial high-pressure steam environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to perform preventative, routine and emergency maintenance and repairs
• Proficiency in communicating and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Competency in taking and logging system readings to ensure proper functionality
• Self-directed with a strong ability to work independently
• Detail-orientated with a commitment to maintaining safety and compliance standards
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan.  Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!