Job Summary
The Utilities Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting utility systems that support production operations at KAARO FOODS. The role ensures the reliable supply of essential services, including water, steam, compressed air, refrigeration, electricity, and wastewater management, while maintaining safety, energy efficiency, hygiene, and compliance with food processing standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Utilities Operation and Monitoring
Operate and monitor utility equipment, including boilers, compressors, pumps, refrigeration systems, generators, and water treatment units.
Monitor operating pressures, temperatures, flow rates, water levels, and other system parameters.
Ensure continuous availability of utilities to support uninterrupted production operations.
2. Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of utility equipment.
Diagnose faults, troubleshoot breakdowns, and carry out minor repairs and adjustments.
Report major equipment failures and coordinate repairs with the engineering and maintenance team.
Maintain maintenance schedules and ensure equipment is serviced according to manufacturer recommendations.
3. Water and Wastewater Management
Monitor water treatment systems to ensure the availability of clean water for processing, cleaning, and sanitation.
Check water quality parameters and maintain treatment system records.
Monitor wastewater handling systems and ensure proper operation in accordance with environmental requirements.
4. Safety and Compliance
Follow occupational health and safety procedures when operating and maintaining utility equipment.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and environmental management requirements relevant to utility operations.
Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, leaks, and potential hazards.
Apply lockout/tagout procedures and other safety controls when performing maintenance.
5. Energy and Resource Efficiency
Monitor the consumption of water, electricity, fuel, steam, and compressed air.
Identify leaks, energy losses, and opportunities to improve utility efficiency.
Support initiatives aimed at reducing operational costs and minimizing resource wastage.
6. Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of equipment readings, inspections, repairs, breakdowns, and maintenance activities.
Prepare shift reports and communicate utility system abnormalities to the supervisor.
Assist in maintaining equipment manuals, maintenance logs, and utility performance records.
7. Production Support
Coordinate with production, quality assurance, and sanitation teams to ensure utilities are available when required.
Respond promptly to utility-related issues that may affect production schedules or product quality.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, and improvement projects as assigned.