Utility Technician

**Requisition ID** 49155
**Position Type** FT Permanent
**Recruiter **#LI-JT1
**Posting Type** LI

**About Kerry**:

- Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

**About the role**:
As a Utility Technician, your primary responsibility is to ensure the optimal performance and safety of industrial boilers with expertise in utility equipment like air compressor and chillers. The job follows a rotating shift schedule, 8 hours a day, with 6 days on duty, 1 day off, and an extra day of rest. The shifts are from 8 am to 4 pm, 4 pm to 12 am, and 12 am to 8 am.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Responsible for boiler maintenance.
- Maintain efficient combustion and control fuel feed to sustain working pressure in various conditions.
- Ensure fuel size meets recommendations for optimal combustion.
- Ensure safety in the boiler area.
- Contribute to and update data in the meter reading log sheet.
- Possess knowledge of regulating boiler operation according to the Machinery Act Malaysia.
- Perform additional maintenance duties as needed.
- Operate the boiler safely and efficiently.
- Ensure the boiler and its auxiliary equipment are in optimal operating condition.
- Minimize interruptions in steam supply.
- Conduct first-level troubleshooting in case of boiler or auxiliary equipment breakdown.
- Contribute to and update data in the meter reading log sheet.
- Perform chemical analysis to monitor boiler water quality and take immediate action if it deviates from specifications.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures as required by FMA or OSHA.
- Operate and maintain the steam boiler to achieve and sustain the required pressure and temperatures.
- Oversee day-to-day boiler operations and configure it to meet production targets.
- Maintain good housekeeping (5S) at the boiler's premises and strictly adhere to safety procedures at all times.

**Qualifications and skills**:

- Successful completion of SPM or possession of a Diploma.
- Holds a 1st Grade Boilerman Certificate, demonstrating proficiency and expertise in boiler operation.
- While not mandatory, having prior experience in a related field is considered a valuable asset.
- Demonstrates a willingness and flexibility to work on shift duties, reflecting adaptability and commitment to the responsibilities of the role.