Utility Technician – Mechanical

About the role

The Utility Technician – Mechanical is responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining a range of utility equipment in a highly automated water and CSD manufacturing plant.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers, compressors, chillers, cooling towers, ammonia and glycol refrigeration systems, and water‑treatment equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, record pressure, temperature, flow and level readings, and identify abnormal conditions such as leaks, vibration or overheating.
• Carry out first‑level troubleshooting, preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, pipelines, filters and safety devices.
• Assist with boiler operation, steam distribution, condensate recovery, compressor performance monitoring and cooling‑tower upkeep.
• Maintain daily log sheets, equipment checklists and ensure compliance with HSE, GMP, LOTO and Permit‑to‑Work procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Mechanical Technician in a highly automated water or CSD plant.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to read P&IDs, equipment manuals and understand technical drawings.
• Capability to work under pressure and respond promptly to utility breakdowns.

Required skills

• Boiler, steam‑system and compressor operation.
• Ammonia and glycol refrigeration system knowledge.
• Pump, valve, motor and hydraulic/pneumatic maintenance.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Safety procedures including LOTO and CLIT.