Utilities Technician with Boilers Experience

The Utilities Foreman is responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, and optimisation of all plant utilities systems to ensure uninterrupted production. This role oversees the maintenance team, utilities infrastructure, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across boilers, refrigeration, compressed air, water treatment, and energy systems.
Key Responsibilities

1. Utilities Operations & Maintenance

Oversee the operation and maintenance of:
Steam boilers and combustion systems
Ammonia refrigeration plants and chillers
Air compressors and compressed air systems
Water treatment and filtration systems
Generators and backup power systems
Ensure maximum uptime and reliability of all utilities equipment
Monitor system performance and implement corrective actions where required

1. Preventative & Planned Maintenance

Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules
Ensure all maintenance work is:
Planned
Tracked
Completed within deadlines
Maintain accurate maintenance records and service logs
Manage calibration schedules for instrumentation

1. Team Leadership & Supervision

Supervise and lead a team of artisans, technicians, and maintenance staff
Allocate daily maintenance tasks and ensure completion
Manage:
Overtime
Attendance
Performance
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members

1. Budget & Cost Control

Manage and control maintenance budgets
Track and approve purchase orders for maintenance activities
Ensure availability and control of critical spares
Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety

1. Continuous Improvement & Projects

Identify and implement plant improvement projects
Conduct root cause analysis (e.g. 5 Whys, failure analysis)
Reduce downtime and improve plant efficiency
Support installation, commissioning, and optimisation of new equipment

1. Compliance, Safety & Quality

Ensure full compliance with:
OHSA and safety regulations
Boiler and pressure vessel regulations
Electrical and hazardous area standards
Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance records
Enforce:
Lock-out procedures
Safe work permits
Confined space protocols
Participate in quality and production meetings to resolve plant issues

1. Technical Support & Troubleshooting

Provide hands-on support for:
Mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation faults
PLC, HMI, and automation systems
Troubleshoot complex plant issues under pressure
Maintain backups of PLC and automation systems
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Trade Tested Instrumentation Mechanician (Essential) or Millwright or Mechanical Fitter or ND or Btech Mechanical Engineer