Utilities & Facilities Engineer

AppleOne Employment Services; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Utilities & Facilities Engineer for a direct hire in San Juan, PR to support a food manufacturing operation. The role focuses on utilities, facilities, maintenance, and plant engineering to improve equipment reliability.

You will help manage HVAC, refrigeration, electrical systems, compressed air, water, steam, and related facility systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required in related discipline.
• Experience in utilities, facilities, maintenance, plant engineering, or similar industrial engineering role.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of utility systems, facility infrastructure, and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with safety, GMP, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance, and performance of plant utilities and facility systems.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs for reliability.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with internal teams, contractors, and external providers.
• Support facility improvement projects, energy efficiency initiatives, and process optimization.

Skills

Utilities knowledge

Facilities management

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

GMP compliance

Safety procedures

Industrial equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Utilities & Facilities Engineer for a direct hire opportunity in San Juan, PR, supporting a manufacturing operation in the food industry. This role is ideal for an engineering professional with experience in utilities, facilities, maintenance, or plant engineering who enjoys solving operational challenges and improving equipment reliability.

The Facilities & Utilities Engineer will support the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of critical plant utility systems and infrastructure. This includes HVAC, refrigeration, electrical systems, compressed air, water, steam, and related industrial facility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and follow up on the operation, maintenance, and performance of plant utilities and facility systems.
• Coordinate and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs to support reliable plant operations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, participate in root cause analysis, and support solutions that improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, service work, and projects with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and external providers.
• Support facility improvement projects, equipment installations, energy efficiency initiatives, and process optimization efforts.
• Maintain maintenance records, technical documentation, reports, and compliance with safety, quality, GMP, and environmental procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $65,000 to $70,000 annually.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Employment Type: Direct Hire.
• Benefits: Medical plan, Annual performance bonus, Annual salary increase, Christmas bonus, Growth and career development opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in utilities, facilities, maintenance, plant engineering, or a similar industrial engineering role.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of utility systems, facility infrastructure, industrial equipment, and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
• Familiarity with industrial safety practices, quality procedures, GMP requirements, and environmental compliance expectations.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical thinking, teamwork, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, maintenance activities, and operational needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in utilities, facilities, maintenance, plant engineering, or a similar industrial engineering role.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of utility systems, facility infrastructure, industrial equipment, and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
• Familiarity with industrial safety practices, quality procedures, GMP requirements, and environmental compliance expectations.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical thinking, teamwork, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, maintenance activities, and operational needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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