Plant Engineering & Utilities Manager — Refrigeration Focus

Florida's Natural Growers; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

Florida's Natural Growers is hiring a Plant Engineering & Utilities Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of critical plant utilities, refrigeration, boiler, and wastewater systems in North Lake Wales, FL. You will oversee engineering activities, projects, and compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, IIAR, and local regs.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in utilities/maintenance, and supervisory experience in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, mechanical/electrical systems, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial utilities, maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems is required
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: Industrial refrigeration, Boiler and steam systems, Wastewater treatment, Industrial utilities, Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, Plant engineering
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, technical documentation, P&IDs, drawings, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, environmental, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience in beverage, food, dairy, or other regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and maintenance oversight of refrigeration systems and associated equipment.
• Ensure refrigeration systems are operated safely, efficiently, and within established operating parameters.
• Maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for refrigeration equipment.
• Monitor system performance, energy consumption, and reliability.
• Ensure required inspections, documentation, and regulatory requirements are completed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, IIAR standards, and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop Plant Services employees and contractors.
• Coordinate daily work activities and prioritize work based on plant operational needs.
• Support equipment specifications, contractor coordination, project execution, and commissioning.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Boiler and steam systems

Wastewater treatment

Industrial utilities

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plant engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS software

SAP

Maximo

Fiix

MP2

Job description

Florida's Natural Growers is hiring a Plant Engineering & Utilities Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of critical plant utilities, refrigeration, boiler, and wastewater systems in North Lake Wales, FL. You will oversee engineering activities, projects, and compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, IIAR, and local regs.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years in utilities/maintenance, and supervisory experience in a regulated manufacturing setting.