Facilities Technician

Facilities / Process Technician

Duration: Full-time / Permanent
Benefits: Full benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and more
Shift: Pitman Schedule (2 on, 2 off, 3 on) — 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am

Overview

The Facilities/Process Technician supports daily facility and production operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted plant performance. This role involves preventive/predictive maintenance, real-time equipment monitoring, and compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain facility equipment to maximize uptime and operational efficiency.
• Perform repairs to return equipment to safe, proper working condition.
• Take readings, maintain logs, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Troubleshoot process operations and make necessary adjustments to optimize performance.
• Utilize instruments such as voltage meters, LEL meters, gas detection meters, pH meters, etc.
• Prevent production interruptions by proactively identifying unsafe or failing equipment conditions.
• Follow all LOTO procedures when servicing equipment.
• Complete preventive and predictive maintenance work orders per manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces in alignment with 5S/housekeeping standards.
• Assist with electrical and mechanical repairs or projects as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Ensure all safety, environmental, PSM, RMP, and permit-related requirements are followed.
• Participate as a member of the on-site emergency response team when required.
• Support additional facility projects and assignments as needed.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience operating and troubleshooting process equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and safe chemical work practices.
• Understanding of WWT systems, chillers, boilers, HVAC units, pumps, gauges, valves, etc.
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting with hand and power tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Traits

• Highly motivated, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 Pitman shift schedule.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3–5 years of experience in a related facilities, maintenance, or industrial role.

Preferred:

• 8 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment (facilities/maintenance focus).
• Licensed WWT operator (e.g., SC Phys Chem).
• Experience with chillers, cooling towers, emission scrubbers, boilers, compressors, HVAC systems, water treatment, etc.
• Technical trade school certificate or associate degree.
• Military mechanical experience is a strong plus.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $26