Utilities Supervisor (2nd Shift) – St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

Tyson Foods•Saint Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of plant Utilities and Buildings & Grounds. Utilities include, but are not limited to, ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration systems, steam generation systems, boilers, Fulton thermal fluid heaters, compressed air systems, fire protection systems, HVAC systems, potable water systems, and plant utility distribution infrastructure. Buildings & Grounds responsibilities include maintaining, managing, and improving internal and external facility assets and property. Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) is required. Responsibilities include ensuring reliability, regulatory compliance, maintenance execution, contractor coordination, and continuous improvement of utility systems. This role provides frontline supervision of mechanics & operators in the department, establishing work schedules and priorities to ensure facility needs are met.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
3+ years’ in industrial maintenance, boiler/refrigeration, or a related technical field.
Strong knowledge of refrigeration theory required.
Proficient in Windows-based applications; able to use email, enter data, and create basic queries.
Able to learn SAP-PM and maintain accurate documentation, scheduling, and preventive maintenance instructions.
Strong verbal, written, and reading communication skills required.
Ability to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration, electrical systems (230–480V three-phase and 110V control), boilers, water treatment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and general mechanical and plumbing work essential.
Must demonstrate strong leadership, organization, accountability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certificate preferred.
Food processing or packaging experience preferred.
CMMS experience preferred.
Fabrication and oxy-acetylene welding skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Operation, maintenance, and management of plant Utilities and Buildings & Grounds.
Ensuring reliability, regulatory compliance, maintenance execution, contractor coordination, and continuous improvement of utility systems.
Frontline supervision of mechanics & operators in the department.
Establishing work schedules and priorities to ensure facility needs are met.
Supervise and lead hourly maintenance team members supporting boilers, refrigeration systems, building maintenance, and PSM activities.