Job ID:  77068
Date:  Aug 5, 2025
Job function:  Manufacturing
Experience level:  Experienced Hire
Business:  HNC Manufacturing and Technology

Sr. Technician, Utilities - Belvidere, NJ - Onsite

Sr. Technician, Utilities

Location: Belvidere, NJ

12- Hour Rotating Shifts - 7AM-7PM and 7PM -7AM

 

As a Sr. Technician in our Utilities department, you’ll be responsible for generation and distribution of steam, cooling water, chilled water, compressed air, and electricity, and provide wastewater treatment and potable water treatment services to the Belvidere site (5 manufacturing plants).

 

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for producing quality utilities for the site.

  • Operates a combined cycle cogeneration plant, air compressors, chillers, and cooling towers. 

  • Operates both a process potable water plant and a wastewater treatment plant according to the New Jersey Clean Water Act.

  • Operates and troubleshoots plant equipment and related systems in accordance with Key Performance Measure, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety/regulatory requirements, and divisional goals. 

 

We bring:

  •  A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;

  • A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;

  • A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;

  • The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;

  • A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;

  • Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;

  • A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;

  • An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future; 

 

 You bring:

  • High School diploma required.

  • A NJ Blue Seal Engineer’s license and the appropriate water treatment and waste treatment license when required.

  • Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift, 7AM-7PM and 7PM -7AM

  • Knowledge and understanding of personal/process control computers, cGMP, ISO, environmental, regulatory and safety compliance.

  • Minimum of 1 to 4 years of experience required in power and steam generation or equivalent

  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job including but not limited to maintenance of process equipment in shop floor situations.

 

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Hourly $27.50 - $28.00.

 

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

 

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. 
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
 

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

 

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

 

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

 

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

 

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

 

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.