Utilities Technician

Continental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental's Sumter, SC facility seeks a skilled maintenance technician to manage HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems across the plant. You will troubleshoot, service chillers, boilers, pumps, BAS/BMS controls, and participate in TPM and safety programs.

Ideal candidates have strong electrical/mechanical experience, knowledge of SAP work orders, and the ability to work independently with lift equipment in a large industrial setting.

Qualifications

• HVAC, electrical, and mechanical experience required.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting techniques, electronics, building controls, and computer skills.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations applicable to a large industrial facility in Sumter, SC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, sensors, and distribution piping; water treatment procedures.
• Operate steam boilers, deaerator, RO system, pumps, and piping; understand natural gas delivery systems.
• Maintain air compressors, dryers, control systems, separators, and distribution piping; monitor equipment and sensors.
• Manage medium voltage distribution (13,800V, 4,160V, 480V) including transformers, switches, meters, and BAS interfaces.
• Perform PMs on fire pumps, emergency generators, and fire alarm systems; support sprinkler contractors.
• Use SAP for PM work orders; run predictive maintenance like leak detection, oil analysis, vibration; TPM concepts.

Skills

HVAC experience

Electrical Experience

Mechanical Experience

Legal authorization to work in the US

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

YOUR TASKS

• Possess strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC experience and education
• Must have extensive knowledge of troubleshooting techniques, electronic, building controls, and computer skills
• Have awareness and understanding of local, state, and federal safety and environment regulations required to safely operate all utility systems and equipment associated with the entire Sumter plant, including the powerhouse building, central media building, and associated site utility support equipment
• Maintain and operate chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, chilled and process water pumps, valves, controllers, sensors, and distribution piping and water treatment testing procedures
• Maintain and operate steam boilers, hot water boilers, feed water pumps, deaerator tank, RO system, hot water pumps, valves, controllers and sensors, and distribution piping up to drop points for individual equipment in the plant. In addition, understand natural gas delivery systems
• Maintain and operate air compressors, air dryers, automatic control systems, oil/water separators, valves, controllers and sensors, and distribution piping up to drop points for individual equipment in the plant
• Maintain and monitor plant medium voltage distribution involving 13,800V, 4160V, and 480 voltage along with distribution transformers, bus tie switches, load centers, and breakers, meters and monitoring software. Understanding of 480V 3 phase electrical systems and wiring. Ability to measure and troubleshoot basic low voltage wiring circuits and control wiring circuits. In addition, basic knowledge of Variable Speed Drives (VSD) and motor control centers
• Maintain and perform equipment PM’s on fire pumps, jockey pumps, emergency generators, capable of resetting and disable/enable fire alarm points. Understand NFPA and insurance company required testing procedures and data collection. In addition, work with and support sprinkler and fire alarm contractors
• Use of maintenance PM work order system in SAP. Perform predictive maintenance tasks such as compressed air leak detection; lube oil analysis and trending, vibration analysis and trending and daily equipment logging Understand basic concepts of Total Plant Maintenance (TPM)
• Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (Introduction Level)
• Ability to use BAS computer to view graphics and alarms in the plant
• Locations of controllers, sensors, field controllers, and systems served
• JCI Metasys Controller system architecture and data communication
• Basic understanding of digital inputs/outputs and analog inputs/outputs
• Data monitoring, extraction, and reports for all systems and plant areas
• Maintain and operate both chilled/hot water air handlers, direct expansion units, fan coil units, heat pumps, VAV boxes and exhaust fans along with associated valves, controllers and sensors. This does not include small refrigeration systems on production equipment
• Must be able to work independently, and use lift equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, man lifts, etc.), and utilize equipment problem solving skills
• Total Plant Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Manufacturing Concepts
• Electrical aptitude
• Building Management Systems (BAS) and energy monitoring systems
• Alertness/safety, arc flash electrical safety
• Follow the internal ESH work instructions in the daily work
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
• Other duties as assigned

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

YOUR TASKS

• Possess strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC experience and education
• Must have extensive knowledge of troubleshooting techniques, electronic, building controls, and computer skills
• Have awareness and understanding of local, state, and federal safety and environment regulations required to safely operate all utility systems and equipment associated with the entire Sumter plant, including the powerhouse building, central media building, and associated site utility support equipment
• Maintain and operate chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, chilled and process water pumps, valves, controllers, sensors, and distribution piping and water treatment testing procedures
• Maintain and operate steam boilers, hot water boilers, feed water pumps, deaerator tank, RO system, hot water pumps, valves, controllers and sensors, and distribution piping up to drop points for individual equipment in the plant. In addition, understand natural gas delivery systems
• Maintain and operate air compressors, air dryers, automatic control systems, oil/water separators, valves, controllers and sensors, and distribution piping up to drop points for individual equipment in the plant
• Maintain and monitor plant medium voltage distribution involving 13,800V, 4160V, and 480 voltage along with distribution transformers, bus tie switches, load centers, and breakers, meters and monitoring software. Understanding of 480V 3 phase electrical systems and wiring. Ability to measure and troubleshoot basic low voltage wiring circuits and control wiring circuits. In addition, basic knowledge of Variable Speed Drives (VSD) and motor control centers
• Maintain and perform equipment PM’s on fire pumps, jockey pumps, emergency generators, capable of resetting and disable/enable fire alarm points. Understand NFPA and insurance company required testing procedures and data collection. In addition, work with and support sprinkler and fire alarm contractors
• Use of maintenance PM work order system in SAP. Perform predictive maintenance tasks such as compressed air leak detection; lube oil analysis and trending, vibration analysis and trending and daily equipment logging Understand basic concepts of Total Plant Maintenance (TPM)
• Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (Introduction Level)
• Ability to use BAS computer to view graphics and alarms in the plant
• Locations of controllers, sensors, field controllers, and systems served
• JCI Metasys Controller system architecture and data communication
• Basic understanding of digital inputs/outputs and analog inputs/outputs
• Data monitoring, extraction, and reports for all systems and plant areas
• Maintain and operate both chilled/hot water air handlers, direct expansion units, fan coil units, heat pumps, VAV boxes and exhaust fans along with associated valves, controllers and sensors. This does not include small refrigeration systems on production equipment
• Must be able to work independently, and use lift equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, man lifts, etc.), and utilize equipment problem solving skills
• Total Plant Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Manufacturing Concepts
• Electrical aptitude
• Building Management Systems (BAS) and energy monitoring systems
• Alertness/safety, arc flash electrical safety
• Follow the internal ESH work instructions in the daily work
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• HVAC experience
• Electrical Experience
• Mechanical Experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ experience in Utility operations and plant maintenance
• PLC knowledge

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.