Utilities Leader – Ammonia, Steam & Power Systems

Leprino Foods; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

Leprino Foods seeks an experienced Utilities Supervisor to lead critical plant utility systems at our 600-person Lubbock facility. You will oversee ammonia refrigeration, boiler and steam, electrical distribution, and related infrastructure, while guiding a skilled utilities team and ensuring 24/7 operation.

You will drive safety, regulatory compliance, and maintenance planning, partnering with EHS and engineering during audits and improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting industrial utility systems in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year of experience leading, mentoring, or directing the work of others.
• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience working with PSM-covered systems, including ammonia refrigeration or similarly regulated systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial utilities such as boilers, steam, compressed air, electrical distribution, and refrigeration.
• Able to support maintenance and utilities operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable using SAP or similar maintenance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily utilities operations that support safe, reliable production across ammonia refrigeration, steam, power, compressed air, water, and energy systems.
• Guide and develop a utilities team responsible for PSM-covered and high-risk plant infrastructure.
• Support compliance with OSHA, PSM, EPA, NFPA, IIAR, and related regulatory requirements tied to utility systems.
• Oversee ammonia refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, vessels, and associated safety systems.
• Support boiler and steam systems, including operation readiness, maintenance coordination, and system performance.
• Provide leadership for electrical power distribution systems, including medium- and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and corrective work for utility systems to reduce downtime and operational risk.
• Partner with EHS, engineering, and plant leadership during audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Contribute to utility system improvements, upgrades, and operational adjustments that improve reliability and efficiency.
• Reinforce safe work practices, permit processes, and lockout/tagout standards across utilities operations.
• Communicate clearly with plant leadership, maintenance, and production teams to align priorities and expectations.
• Build an engaged utilities team through mentoring, training, and visible day-to-day leadership!

Skills

Utilities experience

Leadership

PSM exposure

Ammonia refrigeration

SAP familiarity

Education

Associate degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial technology

Tools

Electrical distribution

Boilers/steam systems

Job description

Leprino Foods seeks an experienced Utilities Supervisor to lead critical plant utility systems at our 600-person Lubbock facility. You will oversee ammonia refrigeration, boiler and steam, electrical distribution, and related infrastructure, while guiding a skilled utilities team and ensuring 24/7 operation.

You will drive safety, regulatory compliance, and maintenance planning, partnering with EHS and engineering during audits and improvements.