Plant Utilities Reliability Technician (Boilers, Steam, HVAC)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDo you keep complex utilities running like clockwork?

If you can spot a compressor issue by sound, trace a P&ID in your sleep, and thrive in ammonia refrigeration environments, let’s talk. We’re a top food processing and distribution team seeking a Utilities pro to elevate reliability across our plant.

Is this you?

• Have 3+ years working with ammonia refrigeration utilities? Required.
• Know boilers, industrial steam, and plant utility systems inside and out? Required.
• Confident reading mechanical, piping, and electrical schematics/blueprints? Required.
• Bring a high school diploma or equivalent? Required. (Associate’s or a two-year technical certificate is a plus.)
• Hold training/certs like Ammonia Operator Level I/II, GCAP, RETA, CARO, or CIRO? Preferred.
• Used PSM and SAP in previous roles? Preferred.
• Comfortable coordinating with contractors and vendors? Preferred.

What will you work on?

• Operate, monitor, service, and repair steam, refrigeration, water, compressed air, and HVAC systems
• Complete rounds and maintain accurate logs for the engine room, boiler room, and refrigeration equipment
• Sample and analyze boiler and condenser tower water
• Troubleshoot ammonia systems—compressors, condensers, pumps, vessels/recirculatory, purges, evaporators/RMAUs, heat exchangers, and control/isolation valves—per OEM guidance
• Maintain steam boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC units, air compressors, and facility support equipment
• Participate in the PSM Program and document work in SAP/SIGGA for PMs and corrective tasks
• Keep engine rooms, boiler room, MCC rooms, shops, and other areas clean and organized
• Perform/assist with PMs using SOPs, LOTO, and P train colleagues where relevant
• Support equipment installations, startups, adjustments, and continuous improvement projects
• Pitch in with overtime and holiday coverage when needed

Why join this team?

• Pay: $31.50–$33.50/hour + annual bonus (company has hit higher bonus rates the last 3 years)
• Annual 3% performance-based pay increase
• Schedule: Nights 2-2-3, 6 PM–6 AM
• OT available as desired
• Benefits: health/dental/LI/DI, 401(k), Employee Assistance Programs (counseling, coaching, online tools)
• Sign-on bonus potential
• Career advancement and training; significant leadership/growth runway
• Work for a proven company that performed well through COVID and economic headwinds

What impact will you make?

You’ll raise reliability across critical utilities that power safe, efficient food processing—keeping our people productive and our products moving.