Utilities Maintenance Technician

Utilities Maintenance Technician

Volt is immediately hiring a Utilities Maintenance Technician at Durham, NC. As a Utilities Maintenance Technician, you will:

Support and improve facility maintenance efforts including preventive/predictive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and new equipment installation. Participate in plant shutdown activities, coach in problem-solving, and support training for junior team members.

Essential Functions:

• Refrigeration systems operation, maintenance, and response.
• Preventive maintenance and timely corrective actions.
• Document activities in SAP and communicate in shift turnover reports.
• Partner with process owners to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Conduct site rounds and inspections of utilities.
• Drive continuous improvement using clean concepts.
• Develop maintenance procedures, plans, and spare parts lists.
• Train and instruct other technicians in specialized areas.
• Lead teams in root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of utilities systems.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Move equipment/supplies up to 33 lbs.
• Stand for up to 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally climb ladders, work at heights, or in confined spaces.
• Work in cold environments, loud noise, or outdoor conditions.
• Pass exam for powered industrial trucks (driver's license not required).

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in relevant field (or HS diploma/GED with 4+ years' experience).
• 2+ years in mechanical, electrical, or control systems.
• Ability to lead and guide technicians preferred.
• Experience with SAP/CMMS preferred.
• Proficiency in schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of utilities systems: compressed air, steam, vacuum, chilled water, RO/pre-treatment, WFI, clean steam.
• Proficiency in HVAC/R, refrigeration (ammonia preferred), and air handling equipment.
• Electrical experience with 120v–480v systems required, higher voltage a plus.
• Certifications such as EPA 608, CARO/RETA, or NC Electrical License preferred.

This is a Contract full time opportunity.

Pay Rate: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

* Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.