Utilities Associate

Job Title: Utilities Associate – Belvidere, NJ- (7AM-7PM and 7PM -7AM Rotating shifts)

About dsm-firmenich:

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.www.dsm-firmenich.com.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for producing quality utilities for the site. Operates a combined cycle cogeneration plant, air compressors, chillers, and cooling towers.  Operates both a process potable water plant and a wastewater treatment plant according to the New Jersey Clean Water Act. Operates and troubleshoots plant equipment and related systems in accordance with Key Performance Measure, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety/regulatory requirements, and divisional goals.

We bring:

A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits

A place to grow and develop

A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet

The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation

The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

Key Responsibilities:

Operates and monitors Utilities equipment (boiler, chillers, compressors, cooling towers) in the field and from the DCS including troubleshooting process and equipment problems, making necessary adjustments, optimizing process parameters, performing sampling, and testing as required.

Maintains equipment through assisting day shift technicians with coordinating and prioritizing maintenance needs with production needs, permit writing for maintenance PMs, general housekeeping/maintenance of process areas (minor repairs, painting, cleaning, etc.), and forklift operation for loading/unloading.

Record, track, maintain, and analyze all process data to ensure the utility operations is operating safely and within the limits of our permits to operate. Interpret operating and equipment data through data gathering and or monitoring and take action to bring process back under control and within parameters

Actively seeks continuous improvement opportunities within the DICI mindset and behaviors.

Participates in Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) cultures and displays and promotes positive SHE mindset and behaviors in performing all tasks. Including use of proper personal protective equipment and appropriate safety tools, writing and executing work permits and energy control procedures, keeping area and equipment operate at the highest safety levels; ensures that all people in the area comply to safety directives and keep the area neat and clean.

Understands process safety standards and risks for equipment. Documents safety/environmental incidents and assists Department Management Staff with documentation and notification of appropriate personnel.  Participates in HAZOP/Pre-Startup review teams as required.

Completes all required formal and computer-based training classes (e.g., safety, quality improvement, problem solving, MSDS, etc.). Supports Technical Staff in the development and/or delivery of training.

You bring:

A NJ Blue Seal Engineer’s license and the appropriate water treatment and waste treatment license when required. (We will help you get these if you don’t have them).

Must be able to work a 12 hour rotating shift, 7AM-7PM and 7PM -7AM

Good math, oral/written communication, interpersonal, time management, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate multiple resources without direct supervision.

Must be available to work weekends, overtime (including coverage and standby), and holidays as required. Must be able to cross train in primary craft.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job including but not limited to maintenance of process equipment in shop floor situations.

About Manufacturing:

With dsm-firmenich sites consistently proving that we have some of the best facilities in the world, it’s obvious that the Manufacturing team doesn’t just talk about sustainability. We live it in everything we do. From large solar fields to biomass cogeneration plants, we put green electricity back into local grids while producing the high-quality products and solutions our customers need. We do it by continuously adapting our knowledge, skills and ways of working to meet the demands of our ever-changing world.