Plant Manager – Utilities & Operations
360 Talent Avenue•Bakersfield, CA
•$100,000 - $100,000•Onsite
About The Position
360 Talent Avenue has partnered with an innovative leader in industrial facility operations to hire a Plant Manager – Utilities & Operations in Bakersfield, CA. This position is a direct hire with our client. The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all utility and water/wastewater systems in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in industrial utilities or facility operations (boilers, compressed air, cooling systems)
- 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related technical field
- Experience supporting 24/7 continuous operations, preferably in food or industrial manufacturing
- Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, including RO systems and chemical treatment programs
- Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, CMMS, and industrial control systems
- Strong understanding of industrial safety standards and regulatory compliance
Responsibilities
- Oversee industrial utilities including boiler plants, compressed air systems, cooling towers, potable water, wastewater treatment, and onsite laboratory operations
- Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision to a team of utility and water/wastewater operators across rotating shifts
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Optimize system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency through data analysis, trending, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage boiler operations including combustion efficiency, boiler chemistry, fuel usage, inspections, and certifications
- Oversee compressed air systems, cooling water chemistry, and water treatment processes
- Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activities with internal maintenance teams and third-party contractors
- Lead capital projects, equipment upgrades, and vendor management efforts
- Prepare and manage operating budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Support plant safety programs, emergency response planning, and regulatory audits
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short term disability
- long term disability
- paid time off
- 401K matching retirement program
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
