Plant Engineering Utility Operator - 3rd Shift (711959)

Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

Plant Engineering Utility Operators are responsible for the daily operations of all plant utility systems that support manufacturing operations and office buildings. Plant utility systems include, but are not limited to, all types of HVAC, waste water treatment equipment, hazardous waste handling, dust and mist collection systems, emergency power generation systems, fire protection systems, compressed air and vacuum systems, cooling water systems, well water systems, etc. Operators will be expected to perform all aspects of the operation of the utility systems including handling of hazardous chemicals, acids, bases, corrosive solutions, and bulk dust that contain metals and manufacturing debris. Plant utility systems are regulated both internally and externally by multiple authorities including local municipalities, state, and federal agencies; operators will be expected to follow good documentation practices with precision and accuracy recording information that is used in reporting to these governing bodies. Operators will perform various tests including chemical titrations, pH measurements, weights and measures, oil sampling, water sampling and data collection that will be used in both operational decisions and reporting. Operators will also be responsible for the preventative maintenance of the utility equipment including cleaning, filter changes, basic repairs and corrective actions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily operation of all types of plant utility systems - Perform testing, make adjustments, and document results for utility systems and devices. - Support production operators with testing, adjustments, and documentation on certain hazardous manufacturing operations. - Support manufacturing operations with the removal of special and hazardous waste. - Perform preventative maintenance on all types of plant utility systems - Material handling, logistics, and adjustments for hazardous materials, acids, bases, chemical solutions, petroleum oils and fuels used in manufacturing operations. - Inventory control and materials request for consumables used in daily utility operation and certain hazardous manufacturing operations. - Stay current on internal and external training, team meetings, and documentation

Expected Areas of Competence

• Enough general knowledge of electricity, plumbing and machinery to work safely around it and perform basic preventative maintenance on utility and HVAC systems.

• Ability to use basic measuring, monitoring tools and gauges to gather data, then accurately and precisely record data for review and reporting to regulating authorities.

• Must have general knowledge off basic chemistry including acids, bases, solutions, neutralizers, petroleum oils, lubricants, and fuels

• Must have general knowledge about valve positions, level indications, scales for weights and measures, log sheets, metal sorting, and hazardous materials identification

• Must be familiar with all types of pumps for water and sludge and the use of basic tools for their operation and preventative maintenance.

• Must have basic knowledge of dust collection and conveyance systems including preventative maintenance of the equipment.

• Ability to physically handle bags of salt, chemical barrels, and other heavy bulk materials

• Ability to safely use fork trucks, personnel lifts, and other powered industrial vehicles

• Be part of a team and be able to effectively communicate with all levels in the team and organization

• Must demonstrate initiative, be a self-starter, not require continuous supervision to accomplish tasks with high quality, accuracy, precision and workmanship; must have a willingness to learn with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Able to walk, crawl, bend, twist, squat, stoop, lift, climb stairs and ladders, work on roofs and in lifts, push-pull hand trucks, and discern colors

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• Vocational training in an applicable utility area is preferred

• Two years maintenance experience in applicable area (preferably industrial utilities)

• Experience with industrial dust collection systems is preferred

• Experience with pump systems and fluid systems are preferred.

• Experience with operation and preventative maintenance of diesel engines is preferred.

• Experienced using computerized maintenance management system software is preferred.

• Some knowledge of MS-Excel or MS office software is preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between various buildings in and around Warsaw is required daily; therefore a valid, unencumbered, Indiana Operator license is required.

• Travel for periodic training may be required, not to exceed 5%

Additional Information

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated. 

EOE/M/F/VET/DISABILITY