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Facilities Technician

Mars
Waco, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Job Description:

Facilities Technician

Shift Details:

8 Hour Rotation Shift - This schedule is a 4 week rotation where you will work 3 different shifts within 4 weeks. The 3 different shifts you will rotate are Midnights 11pm - 7:30am, Afternoons 3pm - 11:30pm, and Days 7am - 3:30pm.

Principal Accountabilities

Safety & Compliance (Operations-Focused)

  • Operate all assigned utility systems in accordance with site safety rules and procedures including LOTO, confined space, hot work, line-breaking, PPE, and chemical handling.
  • Support compliance programs applicable to utility operations (e.g., mechanical integrity, inspection/testing documentation, permits, audits), including participation in incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Follow site emergency response procedures and escalate abnormal conditions immediately (including refrigeration alarms or suspected NH₃ leaks).

NH₃ Refrigeration & Refrigeration Compressors

  • Monitor and operate NH₃ refrigeration equipment (compressors, vessels, condensers/evaporators, pumps, valves, and controls).
  • Perform routine system checks/rounds, trend key operating parameters, and identify early signs of failure (oil issues, vibration, valve/actuator issues, control deviations, abnormal pressures/temps).
  • Support planned shutdown/startup activities and coordinate repairs with Maintenance and approved contractors.

Boiler / Steam System (150 PSI Natural Gas)

  • Operate and monitor boilers and steam distribution/condensate return systems to meet plant demand safely and efficiently.
  • Perform or support boiler water checks, blowdown activities, and water treatment program tasks per site standards.
  • Troubleshoot steam pressure/quality issues and coordinate corrective work on burners, feedwater, controls, traps, and related components.

Compressed Air & Plant Pneumatics

  • Operate and monitor air compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, and distribution systems to maintain required pressure and air quality.
  • Identify and respond to air system issues affecting production (pressure drop, excessive moisture, unusual compressor cycling, leaks).

HVAC / AHUs / Building Utility Systems

  • Monitor AHUs, make-up air systems, ventilation, exhaust, and other building support utilities impacting environment and process reliability.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate repairs related to motors, belts, bearings, dampers, sensors, and controls.

Fire Protection & Security Systems Support

  • Conduct routine checks and coordinate service/impairments for fire protection systems (fire pumps, valves, panels, inspections/testing support).
  • Support operational continuity for site security systems (access control, alarms, cameras) by coordinating with vendors/IT/site security as required.
  • Maintain documentation for inspections, impairments, and corrective actions.

Preventive Maintenance, Work Management, and Contractor Coordination

  • Execute assigned PMs, operator care tasks, and basic corrective repairs; generate work orders for follow-up maintenance.
  • Coordinate contractor activity in utility areas (permits, safety requirements, scope clarity, verification of completion).
  • Maintain accurate shift logs, readings, and handoff notes; document work in CMMS.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

  • Track/communicate leading indicators (abnormal readings, repeat alarms, vibration/noise changes, leaks, degraded performance).
  • Participate in root cause analysis and improvement actions to reduce downtime, energy waste, and recurring failures.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

  • Take immediate actions to stabilize utilities and protect personnel, product, and equipment during upsets.
  • Escalate conditions requiring shutdown, isolation, or emergency response per site procedures.
  • Recommend repairs, operating changes, PM improvements, and spare parts based on observed conditions and trends.

Knowledge And Skills

Effectiveness Competencies

  • Safety-first mindset and operational discipline
  • Troubleshooting / problem solving
  • Clear communication and shift handoff quality
  • Planning & prioritization during outages/upsets
  • Team collaboration with Ops, Maintenance, and Contractors

Functional Competencies

  • Working knowledge of industrial utility operations: NH₃ refrigeration, steam/boilers (150 PSI), compressed air, HVAC/AHUs, auxiliary systems
  • Ability to interpret logs/trends; basic understanding of controls and instrumentation
  • Ability to read equipment documentation and (preferred) P&IDs / schematics
  • Competence in CMMS usage, documentation, and compliance recordkeeping

Qualifications

EDUCATION

  • High school diploma/GED required
  • Technical school, apprenticeship, or relevant military/industrial training preferred

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

  • NH₃ refrigeration credentialing (preferred; e.g., RETA-style certifications if you use them)
  • Boiler operator credentials

Experience

  • 3 years industrial utilities or plant operations experience preferred
  • Hands-on exposure to at least two of the following strongly preferred: NH₃ refrigeration, boilers/steam, compressed air, industrial HVAC/AHUs
  • Experience coordinating contractors and working in regulated manufacturing environments

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT AND GUIDANCE

  • Industrial manufacturing environment; shift work may include nights/weekends/holidays

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