- Champion a zero-incident culture; enforce company Environmental, Safety & Health (ESH) policies, OSHA/Cal-OSHA requirements, and LOTO/arc-flash/electrical safety procedures.
- Own PSM/RMP elements for ammonia refrigeration (e.g., Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, Process Hazard Analysis, compliance audits, incident investigations, training, emergency planning) and maintain complete, accessible documentation.
- Ensure utilities and wastewater operations meet all regulatory permits, inspections, and reporting (daily/weekly/monthly/annual). Respond to audits and drive closure of corrective actions.
- Oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers and plant steam, compressed air systems, cooling towers/chilled water, plant water, wastewater treatment, and fire systems to achieve availability, capacity, quality, and energy targets.
- Schedule and verify preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM), develop procedures/SOPs, and drive root-cause analysis (RCA) to eliminate chronic failures.
- Monitor performance data (temperatures/pressures, vibration, thermography, flows, energy usage) and implement corrective actions to optimize efficiency and reliability.
- Ensure reliability of incoming utility power and plant distribution (switchgear, MCCs, transformers); plan testing, coordination studies, and maintenance with qualified resources.
- Support controls/BAS/PLC troubleshooting and standards; review and approve changes impacting utilities safety and reliability.
- Oversee building, grounds, and facility systems (HVAC/RTUs, fans, roofs, lighting, fire protection) to ensure a safe, compliant, and functional environment.
- Lead and develop a team of Utilities Maintenance Technicians, a PSM Specialist, and MRO/Stores coordination; set expectations, assign work, coach performance, and build bench strength through training and qualification programs.
- Foster engagement, ownership, and cross-training to ensure adequate coverage for a 24/7 operation.
- Administer the CMMS to plan/schedule work, manage backlog, set PM/PdM intervals, and maintain accurate asset histories and compliance records.
- Review and approve SOPs, job plans, and technical documentation for utility equipment.
- Scope, justify, plan, and execute utilities/facilities capital projects (design, submittals, commissioning, turnover) on time and on budget.
- Manage contractors, bids, and FAT/SAT; verify as-built documentation and training at handover.
- Own utilities/facilities operating budget (labor, maintenance, energy, water/chemicals) and deliver productivity, reliability, and energy savings.
- Prepare weekly/monthly performance summaries for leadership and implement Lean and reliability best practices (5S, standard work, RCA/CA, FMEA, criticality analysis).
- Lead response to utilities outages, ammonia leaks, equipment failures, and weather events; coordinate notifications, stabilization, root cause, and corrective actions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Aseptic principles, specifically designing systems to prevent contamination from microorganisms during procedures, ensuring a sterile environment, and minimizing risk of infection
- Strong understanding of food safety PMs and the implications on product quality
- Proactive mindset and proven ability to implement PM programs prioritization for minimizing downtime
- Demonstrated understanding on implementation of Total Productive Maintenance
- Must have deep working knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Asset Condition Management
- Focused, organized, and results-oriented individual with demonstrated passion for solving problems and operational excellence
- Ability to work effectively with clients at all levels of the organization, both autonomously and within a team
- Understands the functionality and application of a CMMS (preferably Oracle eAM)
- Superior problem solving and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
- Advanced interpersonal skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and maintain credibility across all levels of the organization