Plant Utilities & Energy Efficiency Manager

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc is seeking an experienced Utility Engineer Manager to lead the operation and reliability of plant utility systems at our Indiana facility. You will ensure dependable access to steam, compressed air, HVAC, refrigeration, and water treatment while coordinating with maintenance, operations, and outside contractors.

You will identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, write maintenance plans, and support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain plant utility systems including: Chilled Water, Boilers, Steam Distribution, HVAC, Refrigeration, and Waste Water Treatment.
• Troubleshoot utility system issues and support timely repairs to reduce downtime.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance per company standards and keep detailed records.
• Maintain operating logs, work orders, and shift communications related to utility systems.
• Support plant reliability, energy efficiency, and safety/compliance initiatives.
• Lead and supervise water treatment technicians and other assigned staff.
• Coordinate with vendors/inspectors during services, maintenance, and compliance activities.
• Meet daily objectives and KPI targets for safety, uptime, reliability, and efficiency.
• Manage Utility-related capital projects from concept through commissioning.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

PM/CMMS

Electrical/Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Engineering Bachelor’s degree preferred

Technical school or related coursework

Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator license preferred

3–5 years in industrial utility systems

Food manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

RET A / IIAR training

Job description

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc is seeking an experienced Utility Engineer Manager to lead the operation and reliability of plant utility systems at our Indiana facility. You will ensure dependable access to steam, compressed air, HVAC, refrigeration, and water treatment while coordinating with maintenance, operations, and outside contractors.

You will identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, write maintenance plans, and support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement