Facilities/Utilities Technician

8-hour rotating shift: 1 week midnights (11 PM – 7:30 AM), 1 week afternoons (3 PM – 11:30 PM), 3 weeks days (7 AM – 3:30 PM).

Responsibilities

• Operate all assigned utility systems in accordance with site safety rules and procedures including LOTO, confined space, hot work, line-breaking, PPE, and chemical handling.
• Support compliance programs applicable to utility operations (e.g., mechanical integrity, inspection/testing documentation, permits, audits), including participation in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Follow site emergency response procedures and escalate abnormal conditions immediately (including refrigeration alarms or suspected NH₃ leaks).
• Monitor and operate NH₃ refrigeration equipment (compressors, vessels, condensers/evaporators, pumps, valves, and controls).
• Perform routine system checks/rounds, trend key operating parameters, and identify early signs of failure (oil issues, vibration, valve/actuator issues, control deviations, abnormal pressures/temps).
• Support planned shutdown/startup activities and coordinate repairs with Maintenance and approved contractors.
• Operate and monitor boilers and steam distribution/condensate return systems (150 PSI natural gas) to meet plant demand safely and efficiently.
• Perform or support boiler water checks, blowdown activities, and water treatment program tasks per site standards.
• Troubleshoot steam pressure/quality issues and coordinate corrective work on burners, feedwater, controls, traps, and related components.
• Operate and monitor air compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, and distribution systems to maintain required pressure and air quality.
• Identify and respond to air system issues affecting production (pressure drop, excessive moisture, unusual compressor cycling, leaks).
• Monitor AHUs, make-up air systems, ventilation, exhaust, and other building support utilities impacting environment and process reliability.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate repairs related to motors, belts, bearings, dampers, sensors, and controls.
• Conduct routine checks and coordinate service/impairments for fire protection systems (fire pumps, valves, panels, inspections/testing support).
• Support operational continuity for site security systems (access control, alarms, cameras) by coordinating with vendors/IT/site security as required.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, impairments, and corrective actions.
• Execute assigned PMs, operator care tasks, and basic corrective repairs; generate work orders for follow-up maintenance.
• Coordinate contractor activity in utility areas (permits, safety requirements, scope clarity, verification of completion).
• Maintain accurate shift logs, readings, and handoff notes; document work in CMMS.
• Track/communicate leading indicators (abnormal readings, repeat alarms, vibration/noise changes, leaks, degraded performance).
• Participate in root cause analysis and improvement actions to reduce downtime, energy waste, and recurring failures.
• Take immediate actions to stabilize utilities and protect personnel, product, and equipment during upsets.
• Escalate conditions requiring shutdown, isolation, or emergency response per site procedures.
• Recommend repairs, operating changes, PM improvements, and spare parts based on observed conditions and trends.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Technical school, apprenticeship, or relevant military/industrial training preferred.
• NH₃ refrigeration credentialing (preferred; e.g., RETA-style certifications).
• Boiler operator credentials.
• 3+ years industrial utilities or plant operations experience preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to at least two of the following strongly preferred: NH₃ refrigeration, boilers/steam, compressed air, industrial HVAC/AHUs.
• Experience coordinating contractors and working in regulated manufacturing environments.

Skills

• Safety-first mindset and operational discipline.
• Troubleshooting / problem solving.
• Clear communication and shift handoff quality.
• Planning & prioritization during outages/upsets.
• Team collaboration with Ops, Maintenance, and Contractors.
• Working knowledge of industrial utility operations: NH₃ refrigeration, steam/boilers (150 PSI), compressed air, HVAC/AHUs, auxiliary systems.
• Ability to interpret logs/trends; basic understanding of controls and instrumentation.
• Ability to read equipment documentation and (preferred) P&IDs / schematics.
• Competence in CMMS usage, documentation, and compliance recordkeeping.

Benefits

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to in-house Mars University.
• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.