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The Hershey Company Utilities Engineer in United States
Position: Utilities Engineer * Job Location: Senai, Johor, Malaysia* * Summary:* The primary role and responsibility of a Utilities Engineer is to preserve, maintain, operate and optimize plant utilities equipment inclusive boiler and steam distribution systems. The Utilities Engineer is responsible for operating and troubleshooting utilities equipment, boiler and steam distribution systems to identify and resolve functional deficiencies. This work will require extensive knowledge and must be accomplished with appropriate competency and safety consciousness. Other functions include, preventive and predictive procedures, modifying, testing, measuring, assembling, improving, and installing utility facilities and related equipment. Maintenance duties will include operating, repairing, refurbishing, adjusting, and calibrating a wide range of equipment in the general categories of: Steam, Compressed air, Chilled water, treated water, waste water, refrigeration and HVAC. It is expected that the Utility Engineer develop and maintain proficiency on diverse group of equipment that supports the manufacturing process. The Utility Engineer will display the Hershey Values of customer service, team work, and cooperation with all trades, production, and support personnel. * Responsibilities:* * To interpret and understand blueprints, P&ID’s, piping schematics, electrical circuitry drawings, engineering sketches, material grades, standards & specifications, gauges, meters, graphs, charts and reference tables * To operate, modify, align, maintain and troubleshoot: Compressors, Chillers, Air handlers, HVAC, Refrigeration systems, Cooling tunnels and Heating systems. * To operate, install, maintain, and troubleshoot AC / DC motors, valves and control circuits. * To identify, select, and operate lab testing tool, such as Multi meters, conductivity tester, pH meter, thermometer, weighing scale, turbidity meter, water hardness analysis. * Ensures reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing predictive / preventive maintenance procedures on compressors, motors, pneumatic actuators, process systems, valves, hydraulic component. * Communicate with others to ensure maintenance and repairs meet operational business needs. * Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. * Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:* * Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and theory of a natural gas supply, boiler assembly, steams generation and distribution system. * Demonstrate a familiarity with the materials, components and techniques used for natural gas, steam and distribution. * Demonstrate an understanding of the local regional boiler design and installation codes. * Demonstrate an understanding of the safe working practices related to natural gas, steam and its hazards. * Demonstrate an understanding of occupation-specific safety standards and procedures such as Personal Protective Equipment, Lock out Tag out, Fall Protection, Fire-fighting system, Explosion hazards, Chemical and environmental hazards. * Demonstrate ability to understand PLC ladder diagram to troubleshoot and read DCS screen. * Demonstrate ability to work with a computerized maintenance management system (SAP PM) in order to process work orders or other documentation critical to equipment maintenance. * Demonstrate the ability to work under stress to meet scheduled deadlines. * Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:* * Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering * 3-5 years of hands on maintenance work in plant utilities systems. * Practical knowledge and relevant experience in Food manufacturing environment is added advantages * Good verbal and written English communication skills. * Proven self-starter with a willingness to work in a team environment. * Advanced understanding of PC's and basic PC skills. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).