Utilities Technician

We are seeking a Utilities Technician for our First Quality Tissue plant located in Anderson, SC. The Utilities Technicians assist the Utilities Lead Technician in the operation and maintenance of the site's utility area. These areas include the boilers, water, wastewater environmental controls, air compressors, chiller systems and bulk chemical unloading.

Come join a high performance team, where our Culture defines who we are. We have built a community upon a foundation of Humanity, Core Business Philosophy, and Working Together. This means putting our team members and customers first. We have invested in the latest technology and resources to support a business that will last for generations.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Observe all safety rules and use proper safety equipment at all times.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Assists in operations of boilers, air compressors, chillers, air rotation units, make-up air units, wastewater treatment facility, feed water supply equipment and fire suppression system.
• Assists in the monitoring of all control panels in the utility control room.
• Assists other team members in performance of their duties.
• Assists in the monitoring and adjusts chemical additions for optimum boiler, air compressor, chiller performance and wastewater treatment plant performance.
• Responsible for all South Carolina environmental compliance testing and report generation per shift.
• Receiving of chemicals on weekends and after hours.
• Enters work orders, identify parts and equipment and schedules work to ensure all equipment is properly maintained according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Calls in appropriate services on an emergency basis to keep utility functions running.
• Performs duties and directs activities according to our emergency preparedness plan.
• Document accurate records of preventative maintenance and utility operations.
• Applicant will be required to obtain South Carolina "B" wastewater license.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required and minimum of 2 years industrial experience or equivalent.
• Mechanical/maintenance work related background preferred.
• Boiler Operator experience and Wastewater Treatment Operator experience strongly preferred.
• Standard understanding of utility operations and ability to run all utility equipment.
• Meet requirement on standard mechanical and process aptitude assessment and have the ability to successfully obtain Waste Treatment License within14 months of accepting position.
• Ability to use heavy equipment in sludge handling operations and perform elevated work.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools to perform preventative maintenance.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Employees must have demonstrated proficiency and capability in their current role to apply for a new position. Leadership experience in a paper manufacturing environment, and/or a like position may apply toward proficiency requirements.
• Must be able to work straight night shifts.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.