We have a fantastic vacancy for a strong Service Technician to join our state-of-the-art production facility in Balclutha within a versatile team. This role operates and maintains Balclutha site-wide utilities and services to support manufacturing and maintenance operations and project work. Site utilities include plant and distribution systems associated with boilers, both LPG and biomass, air compressors, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, RO water, COW water, irrigation, refrigeration, cooling towers, bulk chemicals, compressed gases, electrical distribution, HVAC, and fire suppression. Reporting to the Line Shift Lead, you will ensure maximum production quantity, quality, and compliance while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

This is a permanent full-time position working a rotating shift of 4 days and 4 off with a total guaranteed 42 hours per week.

You will:

• Contribute to the achievement of a zero-harm workplace through active participation in health and safety programs.
• Ensure high levels of awareness and understanding of all relevant health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance.
• Keep accurate records and documentation, including booking parts out of the store and accounting for time spent on tasks in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Assist the Maintenance Planner and Technical Lead to execute the maintenance plan and keep track of progress.
• Act with a sense of urgency in dealing with incidents causing production downtime or wastage.
• Coordinate engineering and electrical contractors to assist with maximizing plant uptime and minimizing costs.
• Train production staff in basic maintenance tasks like lubrication and center lining.
• Manage and optimize the preventive maintenance for critical assets to ensure the preventive maintenance plan adds value and remains cost-effective.
• Identify equipment failure modes and help the Technical Lead and Maintenance Planner review the PM plan periodically.
• Help with the rollout of new technology on-site for preventive maintenance or condition monitoring.
• Take the lead on troubleshooting complicated issues and arrange for backup support from contracting and automation companies.

Ideally, you will have:

• 5+ years relevant Engineering/Operation experience.
• Forklift license, chemical handler.
• Minimum of Enchem 3 boiler or New Zealand recognised steam qualification [or proof of enrolment for said qualification].
• Experience in hygienic manufacturing, preferably food/dairy production or FMCG.
• Experience working with factory utilities, permit issuer and hazardous work specialties (advantageous).
• Expertise in boiler operation
• Proficiency with ammonia chillers
• Knowledge of reverse osmosis systems
• Understanding of water filtration processes
• Experience in wastewater treatment

ABOUT US 

The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s all up to you. Working here, you’ll need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Karicare, Aptamil, Cow & Gate, Milupa, Nutricia, and Dumex, and we guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Always looking to bring the outside in to continuously improve our ways of working as well as our Danoners’ day-to-day experience, we have been awarded Winner of the 2020 Employer of Choice awards through the NZ HRD Awards.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial, and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

Located in the beautiful vista of Greenfield, just 20 minutes from Balclutha in the South Otago region, the Danone Nutricia NZ spray-drying plant employs state-of-the-art European technology to manufacture and package high-quality nutritional powders. Our farm-fresh quality NZ milk is collected, delivered, and processed daily, ensuring only the best for our consumers. Our operation prides itself on delivering the finest food and ingredients to help stand by the consumers of our products.

Danone is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status. If you require any assistance during the recruitment process because of a disability, please enclose details within your application.

WE OFFER 

An opportunity in one of the most successful health food companies in the world, with a high level of people and plant investment in the booming infant formula industry. The ability to make a difference in our society through Specialized Nutrition. Endless possibilities to develop and accelerate your career. Competitive remuneration a salary of between $95,000 – $115,000, annual bonus scheme, relocation assistance, free health & life insurance, annual health check & flu vaccination, fresh fruit every day, 4% Kiwisaver contribution, and so much more!

Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their careers within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you!