Facilities/Utilities Maintenance Manager

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Job Title: Facilities/Utilities Maintenance Manager
Location: Tulare, CA, West United States, USA

Company: Land O Lakes
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Maintenance/Repair
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: As stated in the Land O'Lakes Job Posting policy, all employees who post for an internal opening must inform their current manager at the time they apply.

Our growth relies on our extraordinary talent. Unlock your greatest potential at Land O'Lakes by continuing to make a difference, driving results and growing your career.

Facilities/Utilities Maintenance Manager

The Facilities / Utilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for improving Facility (Building, Infrastructure, Grounds) / Utilities (Electrical Distribution, Ammonia Refrigeration, Steam generation) maintenance processes, asset reliability, Process Safety Management (PSM), and capital support at various locations as assigned.

This individual would be responsible for leading the Facility / Utility Maintenance and MRO team at their Plant. Coordinates and oversees all plant Utility / Facility based maintenance functions and projects inclusive of design, implementation, commissioning, and control.

Experience-Education (Required):
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related education is required or a minimum of 10 years' experience with the operation/maintenance of ammonia refrigeration, Steam systems, chemical systems and PSM oversight or an equivalent combination

Minimum 5 years of managerial experience

Experience with implementing requirements of the Risk Management Plans and General Duty Clause for ammonia

Strong technical aptitude and experience with Utility, Facility, Steam Generation, Ammonia Refrigeration, and computer systems

Preventive maintenance background

Have thorough understanding of Utilities systems, PLC's and programming, management principles

Detailed knowledge of OSHA's Process Safety Management regulations, EPA's Risk Management Plan regulations, General Duty Clause regulations, ammonia refrigeration systems, PSM training, process hazard analysis, consequence analysis, emergency relief and ventilation design and maintenance, management of change, compliance auditing processes, mechanical integrity evaluations, incident investigations, emergency planning and recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices for PSM required processes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and reliability of the plant utility and facility systems (Ammonia refrigeration, Steam generation, Electrical Distribution, related) Coordinate functions, assignments and projects of shift staff

Responsible for overseeing installation, maintenance, and repair of all related equipment in the plant and PSM program compliance

Manages 10+ Maintenance Technicians, PSM Specialist, and MRO Coordination

Creates and maintains a safe working environment for all employees

Responsible for providing guidance on trouble shooting as well as determining methods and policies around minimizing down time and maximizing asset utilization

Confirms development and prioritization of facility capital plans and priorities with plants and engineers

Responsible for the supporting maintenance team and employee development

Confirms root cause analysis and failure analysis is completed on critical plant equipment

Comprehensive knowledge of all equipment used, safety regulations, practices and procedures applicable to work units at assigned plant locations

Confirms root cause analysis and failure analysis is completed on critical plant equipment

Comprehensive knowledge of all equipment used, safety regulations, practices and procedures applicable to work units at assigned plant locations

Work with vendors and contractors on design and installation of electrical distribution, refrigeration and steam systems and related utility systems

Develop training tools to enable the plant to achieve the goals and engage employees

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to support a 24/7 manufacturing business

Experience and career history with "Fortune 500" type companies strongly desired

Experience-Education (Preferred):
Prefer Master's degree in related field.

Progressive manufacturing experience in a food processing facility or chemical manufacturing plant that required the use of PSM regulated system(s).

Note: This role will require off shift hours, weekends and holidays as needed.
Salary: $105,040 - $157,560

Grade:

E13

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Job Post Date: 06/20/25