• Job Description

  Req#: R51864

  Utilities Engineer- Williamsport

  Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that is committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

  Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

  Arxada is looking for a Utilities Engineer to join its team of skilled engineers at our Williamsport, PA manufacturing site. This role is onsite and requires a hands on individual that can do field work as well as work on capital projects.

  Essential Job Functions:

  • Lead the plant-wide effort to reduce overall energy usage.
  • Supervise the operation of wastewater treatment and plant utilities (steam boilers, compressed air, cooling water, & fire water).
  • Perform capital project management from conception to completion.
  • Manage outside contractors for projects within the utilities department.
  • Lead liaison with Williamsport Sanitary Authority regarding water quality.
  • Drive maintenance and operations cross-functionality in utility and pollution control areas to maximize plant efficiencies through innovative energy conservation and waste reduction techniques.
  • Ensure all systems meet safety and environmental compliance parameters.
  • Complete Safe Work Permits and LOTO within department as needed.
  • Enter Purchase Requisitions and Work Notifications through SAP as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Hands-on field work required

  Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelors degree, Mechanical or Electrical preferred or 7 years experience with utilities
  • At a minimum this candidate must have 2-3 years experience in manufacturing
  • Boiler systems/Wastewater Treatment experience highly preferred
  • Project Management experience a plus

  Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

  Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

  Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

  Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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