Maintenance Utility 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Pilgrim; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim in Waco, TX is seeking a Utilities Technician to support industrial operations and ensure safe, reliable utility systems. The role involves coordinating maintenance activities, diagnosing equipment issues, and mentoring junior technicians while following Life Saving Rules and safety procedures.

You will work on-site to inspect water, gas, electrical, and telecom infrastructure, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in continuous improvement efforts to meet regulatory

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related industrial operations experience.
• Adheres to safety rules including energy isolation and permits.
• Ability to learn and follow local procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and communicate results.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Conduct on-site training and mentoring.
• Monitor energy output and regulate utility systems.
• Ensure safety and proper functioning of water, gas, electrical, and telecom networks.
• Inspect machinery via blueprints and manuals.
• Escort on-site contractors and visitors as needed.
• Identify and address utility-related issues.
• Support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Regulatory compliance

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Job 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 for utilities technician includes: *

• 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.