Utilities Operator

About Us

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

We do not use AI to screen applications. Applications and resumes of qualified applicants are reviewed by a real person because we value your time and believe each qualified applicant deserves thoughtful, human consideration. It’s an old‑fashioned approach—done with purpose.

Why Join Us

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity• 401(k) with Company Contributions • Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement• Work Flexibility• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

Overview

To ensure the uninterrupted availability of all plant utilities and to maintain optimum performance and compliant operation of the wastewater treatment system in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:• Required:• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent• Strong reading and mathematical skills• Experience in a Utilities or wastewater environment• Preferred:• College coursework or technical school training in science, electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation field• Strong mechanical aptitude

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:• Ability to adapt easily to change and demonstrate the ability to be flexible and cooperative• Good organizational skills• Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills• Ability to operate material management equipment• Ability to operate manual and automated controls systems to maintain stable operation

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS:Fast paced bio-chemical/chemical manufacturing environment working inside and outside. This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, BPRs, and support the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Ability to stand and walk around for a minimum of 6 hours per day• Bend over, climb, crouch, kneel, reach above head for an hour per day• Push and pull less than an hour a day• Minimal lifting or carrying of 50 pounds occasionally• Repetitive use of hands/arms, legs and eye hand coordination

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler operations including fire tube and water tube boilers (Total Capacity of 135,000 #/hr) and air compressor operations (12000 scfm of 35# air) (600 scfm of 90 #air including air dryers for the sites instruments), and cooling tower system operations supplying utilities and process (total tonnage of 6750 tons of tower water)• Monitor water treatment systems including softened water and mixed bed deionized water systems• Monitor chiller operations (2500 tons of Chilled water) to ensure supply to production• Monitor operations of the site’s industrial wastewater biological treatment system in compliance with the City of Raleigh Industrial Users Permit• Manage and maintain the compliance of permits and safety requirements• Collect various types of water samples, analyze and record data on lab sheets and company forms• Site’s fire system monitoring and operations• Maintain security awareness during off hours while being the first point of contact for emergency situations• Identify, correct, and report hazards• Become properly trained and be able to enter confined spaces including open topped tanks as well as enclosed vessels for inspections and repairs• Ensure a clean and hazard-free workspace by performing regular housekeeping.

Salary Range

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EEO Statement

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.