Maintenance Utility 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Pilgrim's; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Utilities Technician to coordinate maintenance projects, perform preventive maintenance, and diagnose equipment malfunctions. The role includes training junior technicians and ensuring safe operation of water, gas, electrical grids, and telecommunications systems.

The candidate should have 2+ years in industrial operations, strong mechanical abilities, and familiarity with CMMS and SOPs. On-site work with safety-first procedures is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related industrial operations experience.
• Exhibits mechanical ability and understanding of plant operations.
• Follows safety rules including energy control isolation and hot work procedures.
• Ability to learn and follow local SOPs and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and communicate results.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and system malfunctions.
• Train and mentor new utility technicians.
• Monitor and regulate energy output for utility systems.
• Ensure safety and proper functioning of utility systems (water, gas, electrical grids, networks).
• Disassemble machinery to inspect defects and replace components.
• Study blueprints and manuals for correct operation.
• Escort on-site contractors and vendors as needed.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Mentoring/training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Description

• Coordinating projects and communicating results of finished projects.
• Performing preventive maintenance.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment and system malfunctions.
• Conducting training and mentoring new utility technicians.
• Monitoring and regulating energy output for a utility company.
• Ensuring proper functioning and safety of utility systems such as water and gas lines, electrical power grids, and telecommunications networks.
• Clean, lubricate, adjust and repair machinery and equipment
• Disassemble machinery to inspect for defects and replace compromised components
• Study blueprints and manufacturers manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery
• Maintenance - routine activities
• The position actively follows regulatory agency compliance requirements, supports the Company and goal objectives, the department quality improvement and operating goals, principles goals, individually and as an effective team member
• Actively pursuing own growth/career development through self-initiative practices
• Determines if immediate maintenance action is required
• Escorting on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors throughout facility as needed
• Provide expertise in assessing utility systems in place
• Identify all aspects of utility-related issues

Desired experience forutilities technicianincludes:*

• 2+ years of related industrial operations experience
• Performs all work in compliance with standard operating/maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Saving Rules, Safe Start and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation, IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections
• Acquiring knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes/equipment
• Exhibits understanding of governmental regulations including environmental permitting/compliance, loading /quality assurance, basic electricity, national/local operating procedures, CMMS, maintenance management process, all HSE issues associated with the facility
• Exhibits mechanical ability
• Ability to learn/follow national/local standard operating procedures
• on site training and off site training will be provided for the equipment that is to be serviced.

EOE, including disability/vets