Utilities Technician II

The Hershey Company; Johor; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Financial security

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

The Hershey Company in Malaysia is seeking a Utilities Technician to ensure the safe, reliable operation of plant utility systems. You will maintain compressors, chillers, hot water, HVAC, water treatment, and associated equipment, collaborating with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities include inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting motors and pumps, monitoring with BMS/CMMS, recording data, and supporting energy management and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on plant utility and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration equipment including AHUs, FCUs, chilled water systems, cooling towers and ventilation systems.
• Experience using maintenance tools and measuring instruments such as multimeters, pressure gauges, vibration meters and temperature meters.
• Familiarity with BMS, DCS platforms, PLC troubleshooting, and CMMS/SAP PM.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and inspect utility and HVAC systems including compressors, air dryers, chillers, cooling towers, and packaged units.
• Conduct inspections to identify abnormal conditions such as temperature deviations, vibration, alarms, leaks, and performance issues.
• Record and analyze operating parameters like temperature, pressure, humidity, and flow rates.
• Perform preventive maintenance: cleaning, lubrication, inspection, adjustment, and part replacements.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, pumps, fans, valves, dampers, sensors, actuators, thermostats, and VSDs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders using SAP PM or CMMS,

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

BMS

CMMS SAP PM

Preventive maintenance

LOTO PPE

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS

DCS platforms

CMMS SAP PM

Multimeters

Vibration meters

Job description

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

Location

Johor, Malaysia

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

How will you fit in the big picture?

As a Utilities Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant utility systems that support manufacturing and facility operations. You will help maintain essential equipment such as compressed air systems, hot water systems, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC systems, water treatment systems, and packaged air-conditioning units. Working closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams, you will contribute to equipment reliability, operational excellence, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

What will you do?

• Monitor, operate, and perform routine inspections of utility and HVAC systems, including compressors, air dryers, chillers, cooling towers, hot water systems, ventilation systems, cold rooms, and packaged air-conditioning units.
• Conduct inspections to identify abnormal conditions such as temperature deviations, vibration, equipment alarms, airflow restrictions, leaks, and unusual equipment performance.
• Record and analyze operating parameters including temperature, pressure, humidity, flow rates, and equipment status.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities, including cleaning, lubrication, inspection, adjustment, and replacement of consumable components such as filters, belts, and bearings.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues involving motors, pumps, fans, valves, dampers, sensors, actuators, thermostats, and variable speed drives (VSDs).
• Utilize maintenance tools and testing equipment to identify root causes and support timely restoration of equipment performance.
• Monitor system performance through Building Management Systems (BMS), DCS platforms, and local control panels.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and work orders using SAP PM or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Support predictive maintenance, reliability improvement, energy management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety requirements, including PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work procedures, and environmental, electrical, and fire safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities on plant utility and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units (FCUs), chilled water systems, cooling towers, and ventilation systems.
• Experience using maintenance tools and measuring instruments such as multimeters, pressure gauges, vibration meters, and temperature meters.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), DCS platforms, PLC troubleshooting, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS/SAP PM).
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Process Engineering, HVAC Technology, or a related technical field

Benefits And Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
• Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility