Plant Utilities Technician, 1st shift
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Utility Technician
Location: Rensselaer
We are currently looking to fill a Plant Utilities Technician position with a Wednesday-Saturday 6:00am-4:30pm schedule. Our Plant Utilities Technicians are responsible for start-up, normal operation, monitoring, maintaining and shutdown of Plant Utility systems and equipment within Plant Utility mechanical rooms that support overall facility buildings.
Please note training will be Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm for the first few months. Working hours thereafter will be Wednesday-Saturday 6:00am-4:30pm. Employees working premium shifts receive incentive pay, such as shift differential and/or weekend pay.
As a Plant Utilities Technician, a typical day might include the following:
- Maintaining high pressure steam and hot water boilers, controls and associated equipment
- Maintaining boiler and cooling tower chemical treatment program
- Maintaining all other Plant Utility equipment such as boiler pretreatment water, condensate return, natural gas, domestic potable water, tepid water, wastewater
- Monitoring controls of plant systems using Building Automation System (BAS) or Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
- Reviewing, monitoring, responding and reacting to alarm notifications from the Building Automation Systems
- Performing Plant Utility monthly Preventative Maintenance
- Planning and scheduling outside contractors/vendors to perform scheduled and/or non-scheduled Preventative Maintenance or general work
- Scheduling, assigning, completing and reviewing incursions specific to Plant Utility activities
- Communicating and coordinating with each department and within Facilities Management when planned and unplanned work events occur
- Coordinating the execution of small departmental Plant Utility projects
- Maintaining documents and records on all plant equipment and systems
- Collaborating with other departments, contractors and subject areas on scheduling repairs and maintenance of plant utility systems
- Maintaining and ordering adequate equipment, spare parts and supplies for Plant Utility inventory
- Participating in on-call rotation
This role might be for you if you:
- Have experience with or knowledge of high-pressure boilers and waste neutralization
- Are not afraid to work with chemicals and steam
- Follow current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) and good business practices.
- Demonstrate basic problem solving skills
- Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with the business
- Can learn and follow routine procedures independently as well as part of a team
- Find working in an environment with changing priorities exciting
- Can lift, push, and/or pull at least 50 lbs
- Are able to prioritize and shift focus when needed
To be considered for the Plant Utilities Technician you must be willing and able to work Wednesday-Saturday 6:00am-4:30pm. Applicants should have an AAS degree, preferably in an Engineering or Construction Technologies related area and the following minimum amounts of experience for each level:
- Plant Utilities Technician II: 2+ years of related experience or HSD/GED with 5+ years of related experience
- Plant Utilities Technician III: 5+ years of related experience or HSD/GED with 8+ years of related experience
Prior experience in the maintenance and operation of large scale utilities plant preferred.
Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels!
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