Industrial Maintenance Technician, Veteran

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Ennis, TX

Responsibilities:
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining the production facility's operational efficiency. Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing outside grounds maintenance and troubleshooting building systems.

• Operate and maintain critical infrastructure systems to ensure smooth operation.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair utility systems such as ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, steam, water, chiller, and compressed air systems.
• Provide support for the operations, monitoring, and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant as necessary.
• Assist in the implementation of new equipment, technologies, and practices to enhance infrastructure reliability, sustainability, and reduce operational costs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and 5S projects for central utility and wastewater treatment buildings.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements for ammonia refrigeration systems, prioritizing the highest level of safety.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to manage preventative maintenance tasks, work orders, and requests.
• Operate building management systems (BMS) to maintain and monitor plant utility systems.
• Support safety initiatives and participate in behavioral-based safety observation programs.
• Ensure that outside service providers comply with plant GMP and safety programs.
• Provide hands-on peer-to-peer training on utility systems.
• Adhere to company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Desired certifications in areas of responsibility such as ammonia, HVAC, and boiler operation.
• Minimum of 3 years of combined manufacturing/maintenance/technician experience.
• 3+ years of experience in ammonia refrigeration, boiler, compressed air, and water system operations, troubleshooting, and emergency protocols.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation including P&IDs, general layout drawings, and block flow diagrams.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must pass required drug screening and criminal background checks, and possess reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel for periodic technical training.
• Must be willing to shave to meet requirements for wearing a respirator in emergency and training situations.
• Desired experience in industrial wastewater management.
• Experience in food/beverage or other FDA/USDA regulated environments preferred.
• Familiarity with CMMS and BMS systems.