Utilities Operator

About the role

The Utilities Operator ensures reliable operation and supply of utilities such as water, steam, CO₂ and compressed air to support production. The role involves operating equipment, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and responding to operational anomalies.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and control utilities equipment (pumps, fans, compressors) to provide uninterrupted supply.
• Report unsafe behaviors, conditions and near‑misses; lead investigations of high‑potential incidents.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitation and hygiene tasks for water, steam, CO₂ recovery and compressed‑air systems.
• Execute regular maintenance checks including vibration monitoring, pressure checks, blow‑downs and lubrication.
• Calibrate and verify inline measuring instruments; collect and register energy, water and other utilities consumption data.
• Manage work permits, standby equipment readiness and documentation of alarms and breakdown work orders.
• Participate in safety training, ORR risk‑reduction activities and continuous improvement initiatives (BDA, RCFA, One‑2‑Improve).
• Support the Utilities Zone Technician and report to the Utilities Manager on repairs and minor maintenance.

Required profile

• Commitment to follow local, national and international safety and quality regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and support maintenance activities.
• Strong attention to detail for documentation, alarm registration and data trending.
• Willingness to engage in continuous improvement and safety culture initiatives.

Required skills

• Operation of pumps, fans and compressors.
• Calibration of inline measuring instruments.
• Vibration monitoring and analysis.
• Pressure, flow and blow‑down checks.
• Lubrication and routine maintenance procedures.
• Energy, water and utilities consumption data collection and reporting.
• Use of BDA, RCFA and One‑2‑Improve tools for incident analysis.