Utility Engineer Manager

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain plant utility systems which includes: Chilled Water System, Boilers, Steam Distribution, HVAC Equipment, Refrigeration, Compressed Air, Cooling Towers, Waste Water Treatment Equipment, and Domestic Hot/Cold Water Systems.
• Perform routine rounds, inspections, readings, and documentation to verify equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot utility system issues and support timely repairs to reduce downtime and maintain production support.
• Complete assigned preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with company expectations and equipment requirements.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, maintenance records, work orders, and shift communication related to utility systems.
• Support equipment startups, shutdowns, changeovers, seasonal adjustments, and emergency response activities as needed.
• Support and supervise employees in the water treatment tech role and others if assigned.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space, hot work, PPE, chemical handling, and emergency response requirements.
• Support food safety, GMP, sanitation, environmental, and regulatory compliance expectations related to plant utility operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, energy efficiency, operating cost, safety, and utility system performance.
• Assist with contractor coordination, inspections, audits, and equipment service activities as assigned.
• Meet daily objectives and support department KPI expectations related to safety, uptime, reliability, compliance, and work completion.
• Manage Utility Related Capital Projects from concept through commissioning
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical specifications for Utility based projects
• Review Engineering Drawings, Equipment Specifications, and System Designs

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial utility systems such as boilers, steam, HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, pumps, valves, and water treatment systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-related issues associated with utility equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, procedures, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, basic electrical schematics, and operating instructions.
• Ability to use a computerized maintenance management system or similar system to document work, complete work orders, and maintain records.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to monitor gauges, meters, controls, alarms, and operating conditions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work safely, and communicate equipment concerns clearly to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Must be able to follow food safety, GMP, safety, environmental, and company policies at all times.
• Must be able to work in hot, cold, humid, noisy, and manufacturing environments while wearing required PPE.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, climb ladders and stairs, and access elevated or confined work areas as required.
• Must be available to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-ins as needed to support critical plant operations.