Plant Technician

Position Summary

The Plant Technician maintains and improves the facility infrastructure and utility systems that enable safe, reliable, 24/7 radioisotope production operations at Nusano’s West Valley City production facility. This position works alongside Plant MRO leadership to ensure continuous plant maintenance coverage, independent execution of familiar work, and on-call response capabilities across all building and utility systems. The Plant Technician executes preventive and corrective maintenance, performs troubleshooting and supports root cause analyses, coordinates vendor and contractor activities, and supports continuous improvements in facility reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Operate, maintain, and monitor critical facility utility systems, including process cooling water (PCW), HVAC, humidification, compressed air, electrical distribution, and building mechanical systems.

• Execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on plant infrastructure and equipment in accordance with SOPs, manufacturer specifications, and safety requirements.

• Complete work orders accurately and on time in IBM Maximo, including documentation of labor, materials, findings, and corrective actions. Maintain MRO inventory records and stock levels for plant systems.

• Conduct routine inspections of facility infrastructure, building systems, safety routes, and grounds; identify abnormal or unsafe conditions and support corrective actions.

• Respond to facility emergencies using standard operating procedures and emergency operating procedures and provide 24/7 on-call technical coverage on a rotating basis.

• Troubleshoot facility system faults using established procedures and diagnostic tools; document findings, support root cause analyses, and complete corrective actions.

• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve the reliability, efficiency, energy performance, and maintainability of plant infrastructure.

• Support capital project execution, including equipment installation, testing and commissioning, for facility upgrades, expansions, and new utility installations.

• Operate and monitor building automation systems (BAS) and make routine adjustments in accordance with established procedures to maintain the environmental conditions required for production areas, laboratories, and clean spaces.

• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure work complies with site procedures, standards, and safety requirements. Schedule and monitor vendor and subcontractor activities during maintenance and service.

• Support service contracts for critical plant systems, such as chillers, HVAC, and electrical systems, and document and report contractor performance against agreed-upon standards.

• Order parts and supplies for plant maintenance and repairs and track procurement timelines to minimize equipment downtime.

• Perform work in accordance with OSHA and EPA requirements, local building and mechanical codes, and Nusano safety requirements for all facility systems.

• Partner with EHSS to support hazard identification, incident reporting, and safe work practices across Plant MRO activities.

• Participate in analyzing the root causes of facility system downtime; implement improved safety enhancements, process improvements, and equipment upgrades to improve plant reliability.

• Maintain comprehensive facility documentation, including system diagrams, maintenance records, inspection reports, and compliance records.

• High school diploma or equivalent, with relevant technical training, apprenticeship,…