FACILITIES MANAGER (1148164)

The Judge Group; Union (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Facilities Manager in Union, KY to lead ammonia refrigeration and plant utility systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

The role oversees maintenance, PM programs, PHAs, MOC, and continuous improvement of HVAC, boilers, water treatment, fire protection, and building infrastructure, with emphasis on PSM and ammonia regulations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial facilities, utilities, refrigeration, or maintenance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead ammonia refrigeration and PSM program, ensuring OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, IIAR and all applicable requirements.
• Manage operation, maintenance, reliability, and improvement of plant utility systems (ammonia refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, HVAC, water treatment, fire protection).
• Oversee PSM elements including mechanical integrity, emergency response readiness, PHAs, MOC, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

PSM compliance

Boilers

HVAC

Water treatment

Fire protection

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical integrity

Troubleshooting

Job description

Location: Union, KY

Salary: $70,000.00 USD Annually - $90,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Our client is currently seeking a FACILITIES MANAGER in KY.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead the site’s ammonia refrigeration and PSM program, ensuring compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, IIAR, and all applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Manage the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of critical plant utility and facility systems (ammonia refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, HVAC, water treatment, fire protection, and building infrastructure).
• Oversee PSM program elements, including mechanical integrity, emergency response readiness, process hazard analyses (PHAs), management of change (MOC), compliance audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial facilities, utilities, refrigeration, or maintenance leadership
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Demonstrated working knowledge of PSM and ammonia compliance programs
• Experience with boilers, steam systems, air compressors, HVAC, and plant utility systems
• Experience leading maintenance or facilities technicians
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, mechanical integrity, troubleshooting, and reliability practices
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and code requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Food, beverage, dairy, cold storage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• RETA certification (e.g., CARO or CIRO)
• Boiler operator license or documented boiler operations experience

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