Utilities Engineer

Darigold is seeking a motivated, dependable Utilities Engineer to join our team in Sunnyside, WA. If you are self-motivated, have a high degree of integrity, work well independently, are looking for your next role, and want to join a growing company with plenty of great opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Performs the firing of boilers and operation of refrigeration and auxiliary equipment
• Performs inspection, installation, operation, lubrication, maintenance, and repair of line/lines, boiler, refrigeration, and support & facility for general operating conditions or evidence of deterioration; listens for sounds from machinery that indicate mechanical malfunction or other problems that could lead to breakdown; observes and interprets meters and gauges, adjusts and repairs boiler, refrigeration, and support & facility equipment
• Conducts tests to determine the operating efficiency of various pieces of equipment, monitoring, troubleshooting, etc.
• Inspects equipment for safe condition and need for replacement components by using procedures and test equipment to determine the condition of operating equipment
• Repairs, fabricates or replaces broken parts on boiler, refrigeration, and support & facility equipment
• Cuts and threads pipe using hand pipe cutters and/or pipe threading machine
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes using hand tools and power tools, checks for system leakage
• Cuts and prepares materials for fabrication using hand and power tools
• Fabricates materials using welding and cutting equipment
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Repacks, repairs, and adjusts pumps
• Performs general building maintenance work on the facility
• Notifies supervisory personnel of conditions affecting the operation of equipment or the safety of staff
• May perform water treatment tests
• Records data concerning operating hours, temperatures, pressure, and fuel consumption and maintains log
• Participates in Process Safety Management functions
• Helps maintain general cleanliness of engine room, boiler room, and maintenance areas
• Performs maintenance work using a variety of hand, shop, and power tools. Demonstrates working knowledge of hand, shop, and power tools

What You Bring:

• Must provide basic hand tools
• May be required to participate in the company respirator program and the use of appropriate safety equipment necessary to perform maintenance on the refrigeration system
• Must participate in ongoing state, federal, and industry training requirements
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required.

Nice to Have’s

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Skill in reading and writing in English enough to read and write logs
• Ability to keep detailed records as required
• Skill in communications, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with supervisors and coworkers enough to convey or exchange information
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Must have working knowledge of company policies and procedures and the ability to work within these guidelines
• Ability to perform under the pressure of a production environment and effectively manage downtime situations
• Must have working knowledge of the firing, operation, maintenance, and repair of steam boilers, refrigeration, and auxiliary equipment
• Must have the ability to interpret and work from sketches, drawings, plans and blueprints
• Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in determining operating conditions, malfunctions (troubleshooting), repairs, and meeting emergencies

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, the benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Compensation range: $34.00-$37.00 based on contract brackets
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.