Industrial Utilities Technician – NH3 & Plant Systems

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

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.