Utilities Reliability Excellence Owner

Primo Brands; Texas; On-site; USD 101,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401K with 5% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life Insurance & disability

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Primo Brands is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Leader in Texas to design and optimize maintenance strategies for factory utilities. You will mentor Owners, ensure SAP CMMS usage, and support budgeting for the Maintenance Investment Plan. The role requires collaboration across engineering, operations, and safety teams.

Travel up to 75% is expected, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and safeguard production across our beverage facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance in factory utilities and supervising multiple projects.
• Ability to interpret manuals, drawings, blueprints, and contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize market-level equipment maintenance strategies for Factory Utilities (Transformers, Sub-Stations, MCCs, Power Panels, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Filtration, Air Compressors, Dryers, Boilers, Deaerators).
• Coach, train, and mentor factory Utilities Owners and ensure SAP CMMS workflow is followed for all work execution.
• Support the annual Maintenance Investment Plan (MIP) budgeting with ownership of maintenance plans for Utilities systems and equipment.
• Own Factory escalations during and after hours as the initial contact for Utilities; troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Utilize Primo Brands technical tools to minimize safety/quality risks and share knowledge across teams.
• Assist in maintaining training material to support capability building (SOPs, videos, etc.).
• Conduct capability assessments and prioritize actions to address Safety, Quality, Compliance, and Reliability.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship & coaching

Education

Technical training in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial trade

Tools

SAP CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Location

Location can vary

Compensation

$101,00-$125,000 This role is eligible for an 15% annual bonus.

Shift

7AM-3:30PM Hours may vary based off business needs

Health Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA).

Retirement/Investing

• 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Insurance

• Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment.

Other great benefits

• Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and optimization of Market level equipment maintenance strategies for Factory Utilities (to include Transformers, Sub-Stations, MCCs, Power Panels, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Filtration, Air Compressors, Dryers, Boilers, Deaerators, etc.)
• Coach, train, and mentor factory Utilities Owners in the monitoring and maintenance of systems and equipment to achieve reliability targets. Ensure that the SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) workflow is being followed for all work execution.
• Support the annual Maintenance Investment Plan (MIP) budgeting process with ownership of all maintenance plans for Utilities systems and equipment.
• Own Factory escalations (during and after hours) as the initial point of contact for Utilities. Support troubleshooting and problem-solving activities to minimize the impact of failure to factory operations.
• Utilize Primo Brands technical communications tools (Breakdown Analysis, Reliability Best Practice, and Technical Service Bulletin, Pre-Post Action Summaries) to minimize Safety/Quality risks, reduce repeat failures and share knowledge to benefit our technical teams.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining Factory Technical Capability by supporting and maintaining the database of training material to support capability building. This will include but is not limited to SOP's, VWI's, OPL's, Instructional Videos etc. for all Maintenance, Safety and Environmental related activities by ensuring internal and external compliance.
• Conduct capability assessments of individuals, processes, systems and equipment that comprise factory Utilities. Assessment findings will be summarized and follow-up actions prioritized to address risks to Safety, Quality, Compliance and Reliability.

Qualifications

• Technical training in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial trade or 3 to 5 years of work in a technical field (Food & Beverage Industry preferred).
• Experience working in a maintenance leadership role (Supervisor or Manager).
• Proven experience in supporting and supervising multiple projects at once.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of Boiler, Ammonia, Wastewater and Air Emissions regulatory requirements.
• Capable of interpreting manuals, specifications, drawings, blueprints, and contracts
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to prepare clear, concise, reports and presentations.
• Demonstrated capability of working in cross-functional teams.
• Able to build rapport quickly with factory leaders and key stakeholders.
• Ability to develop individuals through mentorship and coaching.
• Familiar with Continuous Improvement methodologies. (LEAN, DMAIC, 5-Why, BDA, TPM).
• Experienced with using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP Preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS).
• Self-motivated and able to manage time and schedule travel to achieve objectives independently.
• Must be able to Travel up to 75%.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff… We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range Disclaimer

The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.