Facilities/Utilities Technician

Mars UK; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Competitive compensation

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Facilities Technician to operate and maintain NH3 refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, and HVAC systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will rotate shifts (Midnights, Afternoons, Days) and coordinate with Maintenance and contractors to ensure continuous operations and safety.

The role emphasizes safety, troubleshooting, and documentation, with hands-on management of utility systems and adherence to site procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school or apprenticeship training preferred.
• NH3 refrigeration credentialing preferred.
• Boiler operator credentials preferred.
• 3+ years industrial utilities or plant operations experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating contractors in regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate all assigned utility systems in accordance with site safety rules and procedures including LOTO, confined space, hot work, line-breaking, PPE, and chemical handling.
• Support compliance programs applicable to utility operations (e.g., mechanical integrity, inspection/testing documentation, permits, audits).
• Follow site emergency response procedures and elevate abnormal conditions immediately.
• Monitor and operate NH3 refrigeration equipment (compressors, vessels, condensers/evaporators, pumps, valves, and controls).
• Perform routine system checks/rounds, trend key operating parameters, and identify early signs of failure.
• Support planned shutdown/startup activities and coordinate repairs with Maintenance and approved contractors.
• Operate and monitor boilers and steam distribution/condensate return systems to meet plant demand safely and efficiently.
• Perform or support boiler water checks, blowdown activities, and water treatment program tasks per site standards.
• Troubleshoot steam pressure/quality issues and coordinate corrective work on burners, feedwater, controls, traps, and related components.
• Operate and monitor air compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, and distribution systems to maintain required pressure and air quality.
• Identify and respond to air system issues affecting production.
• Monitor AHUs, make-up air systems, ventilation, exhaust, and other building support utilities impacting environment and process reliability.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate repairs related to motors, belts, bearings, dampers, sensors, and controls.
• Conduct routine checks and coordinate service/impairments for fire protection systems (fire pumps, valves, panels, inspections/testing support).
• Support operational continuity for site security systems by coordinating with vendors/IT/site security as required.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, impairments, and corrective actions.
• Execute assigned PMs, operator care tasks, and basic corrective repairs; generate work orders for follow-up maintenance.
• Coordinate contractor activity in utility areas (permits, safety requirements, scope clarity).
• Maintain shift logs, readings, and handoff notes; document work in CMMS.
• Track/communicate leading indicators (alarm trends, vibration, leaks).
• Participate in root cause analysis and improvement actions to reduce downtime and energy waste.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Clear communication

Planning and prioritization

Team collaboration

NH3 refrigeration

Steam/Boilers

Compressed air

HVAC/AHUs

CMMS

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical school/apprenticeship training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Facilities Technician

Shift Details

8 Hour Rotation Shift - The 3 different shifts you will rotate are Midnights 11pm - 7:30am, Afternoons 3pm - 11:30pm, and Days 7am - 3:30pm. (1 week midnights, 1 week afternoons, 3 weeks on days)

Principal Accountabilities

Safety & Compliance (Operations-Focused)

• Operate all assigned utility systems in accordance with site safety rules and procedures including LOTO, confined space, hot work, line-breaking, PPE, and chemical handling.
• Support compliance programs applicable to utility operations (e.g., mechanical integrity, inspection/testing documentation, permits, audits), including participation in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Follow site emergency response procedures and elevate abnormal conditions immediately (including refrigeration alarms or suspected NH3 leaks).

NH3 Refrigeration & Refrigeration Compressors

• Monitor and operate NH3 refrigeration equipment (compressors, vessels, condensers/evaporators, pumps, valves, and controls).
• Perform routine system checks/rounds, trend key operating parameters, and identify early signs of failure (oil issues, vibration, valve/actuator issues, control deviations, abnormal pressures/temps).
• Support planned shutdown/startup activities and coordinate repairs with Maintenance and approved contractors.

Boiler / Steam System (150 PSI Natural Gas)

• Operate and monitor boilers and steam distribution/condensate return systems to meet plant demand safely and efficiently.
• Perform or support boiler water checks, blowdown activities, and water treatment program tasks per site standards.
• Troubleshoot steam pressure/quality issues and coordinate corrective work on burners, feedwater, controls, traps, and related components.

Compressed Air & Plant Pneumatics

• Operate and monitor air compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, and distribution systems to maintain required pressure and air quality.
• Identify and respond to air system issues affecting production (pressure drop, excessive moisture, unusual compressor cycling, leaks).

HVAC / AHUs / Building Utility Systems

• Monitor AHUs, make-up air systems, ventilation, exhaust, and other building support utilities impacting environment and process reliability.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate repairs related to motors, belts, bearings, dampers, sensors, and controls.

Fire Protection & Security Systems Support

• Conduct routine checks and coordinate service/impairments for fire protection systems (fire pumps, valves, panels, inspections/testing support).
• Support operational continuity for site security systems (access control, alarms, cameras) by coordinating with vendors/IT/site security as required.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, impairments, and corrective actions.

Preventive Maintenance, Work Management, and Contractor Coordination

• Execute assigned PMs, operator care tasks, and basic corrective repairs; generate work orders for follow-up maintenance.
• Coordinate contractor activity in utility areas (permits, safety requirements, scope clarity, verification of completion).
• Maintain accurate shift logs, readings, and handoff notes; document work in CMMS.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Track/communicate leading indicators (abnormal readings, repeat alarms, vibration/noise changes, leaks, degraded performance).
• Participate in root cause analysis and improvement actions to reduce downtime, energy waste, and recurring failures.

Decision Making Authority

• Take immediate actions to stabilize utilities and protect personnel, product, and equipment during upsets.
• Escalate conditions requiring shutdown, isolation, or emergency response per site procedures.
• Recommend repairs, operating changes, PM improvements, and spare parts based on observed conditions and trends.

Knowledge and Skills

Effectiveness Competencies

• Safety-first mindset and operational discipline
• Troubleshooting / problem solving
• Clear communication and shift handoff quality
• Planning & prioritization during outages/upsets
• Team collaboration with Ops, Maintenance, and Contractors

Functional Competencies

• Working knowledge of industrial utility operations: NH3 refrigeration, steam/boilers (150 PSI), compressed air, HVAC/AHUs, auxiliary systems
• Ability to interpret logs/trends; basic understanding of controls and instrumentation
• Ability to read equipment documentation and (preferred) P&IDs / schematics
• Competence in CMMS usage, documentation, and compliance recordkeeping

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma/GED required
• Technical school, apprenticeship, or relevant military/industrial training preferred

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• NH3 refrigeration credentialing (preferred; e.g., RETA-style certifications if you use them)
• Boiler operator credentials

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years industrial utilities or plant operations experience preferred
• Hands-on exposure to at least two of the following strongly preferred: NH3 refrigeration, boilers/steam, compressed air, industrial HVAC/AHUs
• Experience coordinating contractors and working in regulated manufacturing environments

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT AND GUIDANCE

• Industrial manufacturing environment; shift work may include nights/weekends/holidays

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.