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pladis Global · 1 day ago

Maintenance Engineer - Utilities

US Big Flats

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $97K/yr

5+ years exp

pladis Global is a fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing in iconic brands and infrastructure. The Maintenance Engineer – Utilities is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of utility systems, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards while supporting production uptime and energy efficiency.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operation and maintenance of utility systems including boilers, chillers, air compressors, cooling towers, Hot water system and HVAC

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to mechanical, electrical, and control systems within utility equipment

Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime

Monitor system performance and energy usage; recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and compliance documentation

Support capital projects involving utility upgrades, replacements, or expansions

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, ASME)

Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance and inspections

Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate with production and engineering teams to align utility performance with operational needs

Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) data for utility assets

Respond to emergency breakdowns and support rapid recovery efforts

Qualification

Utility systems knowledgeMechanical systems experienceBoiler operation certificationHVAC systems expertiseBuilding automation systemsCMMS experienceEnergy management understandingProblem solvingCommunication skillsTeamworkLeadership

Required

5–8 years of experience in industrial maintenance with a focus on utilities

Strong knowledge of steam systems, compressed air, chilled water, Hot water system and HVAC operations

Experience with mechanical systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and instrumentation

Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS) and utility monitoring platforms

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals

Proficient in troubleshooting and repair utility equipment

Understanding of energy management and sustainability practices

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Effective communication and collaboration across departments

Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance scheduling

Associate or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Facilities Management, or related field

5–8 years of relevant experience

Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of utility systems and their integration with facility operations

Problem Solving: Ability to diagnose complex issues and implement effective solutions

Compliance & Safety: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and commitment to safe work practices

Continuous Improvement: Proactive in identifying opportunities for reliability and efficiency gains

Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and external partners

Planning & Prioritization: Skilled in managing multiple tasks and responding to urgent issues effectively

Customer focus: Demonstrates service-oriented attitude under all situations

Leadership: Takes over, rally, guide and motivate people to results in a changing and ambiguous environment

Communication: Good communication skills including listening, verbal and written. Ability to lead cross-functional meetings and union negotiations, and to drive decisions and actions

Multi-tasks and sense of urgency: Ability to deal with multi-tasks with effective prioritization, planning and organization with required sense of urgency

Process orientated: Recognizes importance of process compliance linked to sound understanding of all aspects of supply chain and product development process. Continuous improvement attitude

Adaptability and Team working: Flexible, adjust readily to new situations while effectively dealing with ambiguity, stress, and uncertainty. Demonstrated smooth interpersonal relationship

Problem solving: Demonstrated capability for problem finding and problem solving and decision making with a win-win approach

Superior analytical skills and professionalism: Rigorous, precise, and reliable in data analysis and reporting as well as in respect of procedure, rules and core