Senior Technician, Utilities - Belvidere, NJ

dsm-firmenich; Belvidere (NJ); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Retirement savings plan

Health care coverage

Paid time off

Recognition programs

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Senior Technician, Utilities in Belvidere, NJ to ensure the production of quality utilities. Responsibilities include operating cogeneration plants and monitoring critical utilities equipment. Candidates must have minimum experience and be capable of working rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Key qualifications include a high school diploma, relevant licenses, and strong troubleshooting and communication skills. Benefits include health care coverage and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 4 years of experience in power and steam generation or equivalent.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of cGMP, ISO, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor utilities equipment, troubleshooting as necessary.
• Maintain equipment through coordination with day shift technicians.
• Document safety/environmental incidents and participate in HAZOP reviews.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Time management

Education

High School diploma

NJ Blue Seal Engineer’s license

Job description

Senior Technician, Utilities

Location: Belvidere, NJ

12‑hour rotating shifts.

As a Senior Technician, you will be responsible for producing quality utilities for the site. Operates a combined cycle cogeneration plant, air compressors, chillers, and cooling towers. Operates both a process potable water plant and a wastewater treatment plant according to the New Jersey Clean Water Act. Operates and troubleshoots plant equipment and related systems in accordance with Key Performance Measure, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety/regulatory requirements, and divisional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor utilities equipment (boiler, chillers, compressors, cooling towers) in the field and from the DCS, including troubleshooting process and equipment problems, making necessary adjustments, optimizing process parameters, performing sampling, and testing as required.
• Maintain equipment through assisting day shift technicians with coordinating and prioritizing maintenance needs with production needs, permit writing for maintenance PMs, general housekeeping/maintenance of process areas (minor repairs, painting, cleaning, etc.), and forklift operation for loading/unloading.
• Record, track, maintain, and analyze all process data to ensure the utility operations are operating safely and within the limits of our permits to operate. Interpret operating and equipment data, gather monitoring data, and take action to bring process back under control and within parameters.
• Actively seek continuous improvement opportunities within the DICI mindset and behaviors.
• Participate in SHE cultures and display and promote positive SHE mindset and behaviors in performing all tasks, including use of proper personal protective equipment and appropriate safety tools.
• Understand process safety standards and risks for equipment. Document safety/environmental incidents and assist Department Management Staff with documentation and notification of appropriate personnel. Participate in HAZOP/Pre‑Startup review teams as required.
• Complete all required formal and computer‑based training classes (e.g., safety, quality improvement, problem solving, MSDS, etc.). Support Technical Staff in the development and/or delivery of training.
• Additional responsibilities as defined and provided by leadership.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• A NJ Blue Seal Engineer’s license and the appropriate water treatment and waste treatment license when required.
• Minimum of 1 to 4 years of experience required in power and steam generation or equivalent.
• Must be able to work a 12‑hour rotating shift, 7AM‑7PM and 7PM‑7AM. Must be available to work weekends, overtime (including coverage and standby), and holidays as required. Must be able to cross‑train in primary craft.
• Good math, oral/written communication, interpersonal, time management, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of personal/process control computers, cGMP, ISO, environmental, regulatory and safety compliance.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate multiple resources without direct supervision.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job including but not limited to maintenance of process equipment in shop floor situations.

Salary

Hourly range: $28.00 – $42.00.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay
• Retirement savings plan
• Health care coverage
• Paid time off
• Recognition programs

EEO Statement

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.