Facilities/Utilities Technician

Mars; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Facilities Technician in Texas to operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and building utilities. The role includes monitoring equipment, conducting rounds, and coordinating with maintenance and outside contractors to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus technical training or equivalent experience in industrial utilities. Shift work may include nights and weekends, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Technical school, apprenticeship, or relevant military/industrial training preferred.
• NH3 refrigeration credentialing (preferred; e.g., RETA-style) and boiler operator credentials.
• 3+ years industrial utilities or plant operations experience preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to NH3 refrigeration, boilers/steam, compressed air, HVAC/AHUs preferred.
• Experience coordinating contractors and working in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Industrial manufacturing environment; shift work may include nights/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate all assigned utility systems safely following site rules and procedures (LOTO, confined space, hot work, PPE).
• Support compliance programs and participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor NH3 refrigeration equipment and perform routine checks and trend operating parameters.
• Operate boilers and steam systems; perform water checks and troubleshoot as needed.
• Operate air compressors, HVAC/AHUs; monitor building utilities and respond to issues.
• Coordinate contractor activity and document shift logs and CMMS entries.
• Track indicators and participate in root cause analysis to reduce downtime.

Skills

NH3 refrigeration

Boilers/Steam

Compressed air

HVAC/AHUs

Safety compliance

Contractor coordination

CMMS

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical school / apprenticeship training

NH3 refrigeration credentialing (preferred)

Boiler operator credentials (preferred)

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 immediately escalate abnormal conditions, including refrigeration alarms or suspected ammonia 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.

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.

Benefits

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.