Operations & Maintenance Specialist

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK TUES - FRI 2PM-12AM

Position Summary:

We are seeking a versatile and safety-focusedIndustrial Maintenance & Utility Operatorto support our plant manufacturing operations. Thishybrid rolecombines hands-on mechanical maintenance with utility system monitoring and operation, with a strong emphasis onindustrial maintenance. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable troubleshooting equipment and managing critical utility infrastructure that supports plant production and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Duties:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on indoor/outdoor process equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and rotating machinery, etc.

• Plans, selects, and lays out required materials for service, repair, and preventive maintenance work.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process lines.

• Maintain accurate records in the CMMS and follow all safety and environmental protocols.

• Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.

• Requisitions new supplies and equipment.

• Perform other duties as required.

Utility Operations:

• Monitor and operate plant utility systems including boilers, chillers, scrubbers, HVAC, water chemical feed systems, other continuous process systems.

• Conduct routine inspections and log readings for utility performance and compliance.

• Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions in utility systems and take corrective action.

• Assist with startup, shutdown, and emergency response procedures for utility systems.

• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, process technology, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or utility operations, preferably in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with continuous process operations

• Familiarity with utility systems such as boilers, chillers, HVAC, Dust Collectors, Scrubbers, etc.

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around hazardous materials.

• Knowledge of safety procedures including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and chemical handling and disposal.

• Is required to participate in an on-call rotation schedule to attend to emergency situations at the facility.

• Must be physically able to perform basic maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, work in confined spaces, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., etc.

• Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and special maintenance events as needed.

• Required to use a variety of hand and power tools or man lift.

• Must be able to pass a thorough background check and subject interview.

• Valid driver?s license required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a PSM-regulated facility.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting or instrumentation knowledge.

• SCADA or DCS system experience.

• Building Automation Experience

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25-39 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at ;/p>