Hands-On Plant Utilities Manager - 24/7 Maintenance Lead

National Fruit Product Co., Inc.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Fruit Product Co., Inc. is seeking a hands-on Plant Utilities Manager to maintain and repair boilers, refrigeration, compressed air, water, wastewater, HVAC, electrical systems, pumps, motors and piping.

This role is not office-only and requires active supervision of the utilities team while troubleshooting breakdowns to keep the plant operating safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will own breakdowns, lead by example, and be willing to roll up their sleeves to ensure continuity

Qualifications

• Five or more years of industrial utilities, facilities or maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, problem solving.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, refrigeration, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of boilers, ammonia refrigeration, compressed air, water systems, wastewater treatment, HVAC, pumps, motors, and electrical controls.
• Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or an associate degree preferred.
• Licensure: valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, electrical pumps, motors, and piping.
• Responds quickly to equipment failures and plant emergencies.
• Performs hands-on troubleshooting and repairs.
• Supervises and trains utility and maintenance employees.
• Schedules preventive maintenance and required inspections.
• Coordinates repairs with production, sanitation, quality, and contractors.
• Ensures safety, environmental, food-safety and company requirements.
• Participates in after-hours and emergency call-ins.
• Flexible with work hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and emergency call-ins.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/manuals

Preventive maintenance

Root-cause analysis

Decision making

Leadership

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or associate degree

Tools

Management software

Job description

National Fruit Product Co., Inc. is seeking a hands-on Plant Utilities Manager to maintain and repair boilers, refrigeration, compressed air, water, wastewater, HVAC, electrical systems, pumps, motors and piping.

This role is not office-only and requires active supervision of the utilities team while troubleshooting breakdowns to keep the plant operating safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will own breakdowns, lead by example, and be willing to roll up their sleeves to ensure continuity