Utilities Technician II

Hershey Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Financial Security

Time Off & Flexibility

Growth & Development

Job summary

Hershey Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a qualified Utilities Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of plant utility and HVAC systems. You will monitor, inspect, and maintain critical equipment to support manufacturing operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in maintenance within a food manufacturing setting, proficiency with BMS/DCS, and strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. On-site position with competitive rewards and growth opportunities.

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 (AHUs, FCUs, chilled water, cooling towers, ventilation).
• Experience using maintenance tools and measuring instruments (multimeters, gauges, vibration meters, temperature meters).
• Familiarity with BMS, DCS platforms, PLC troubleshooting, and CMMS/SAP PM.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and inspect utility and HVAC systems (compressors, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, vents, condensers).
• Perform preventive maintenance: cleaning, lubrication, replacement of filters/belts/bearings.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, pumps, fans, valves, dampers, sensors, actuators, VSDs.

Skills

Maintenance

Inspection

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics or HVAC technology

Tools

CMMS/SAP PM

BMS

DCS platforms

Job description

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.

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