Utilities Technician

Veteran Hiring Solutions•Roswell, NM

10h•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

This role exists to protect uptime, safety, and operational continuity within a high -volume food manufacturing facility. The Utilities Technician ensures the core mechanical and environmental systems—steam, refrigeration, compressed air, water treatment, fire protection, and HVAC—operate with precision and compliance. This is not a reactive maintenance position. It is a mission -critical operations role that safeguards production integrity and regulatory compliance 24/7.

Requirements

Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
High school diploma or GED
Willingness to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays)
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs., climb vertical/inclined ladders, and work in confined spaces
Ability to wear and work in APR, SCBA, and required PPE
Ability to differentiate colors and smells
Comfortable working around chemical fumes, sharp edges, impact tools, and heavy mechanical systems
Strong math fundamentals and ability to read/interpret procedures and manuals

Responsibilities

Maintain Operational Continuity: Ensure steam generation, refrigeration, compressed air, HVAC, fire systems, and water treatment systems operate at optimal levels with minimal downtime.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Operate within strict adherence to PSM, NMDA, EPA, OSHA, NMED, SQF, and related regulatory frameworks—no shortcuts, no drift.
Drive Safe System Operations: Safely manage hazardous chemicals, pressure systems, and high -temperature environments while modeling best -in -class PPE discipline.
Troubleshoot with Precision: Diagnose and resolve mechanical and system failures quickly, minimizing production disruption and preventing repeat issues.
Support a 24/7 Manufacturing Mission: Contribute to rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required to maintain uninterrupted facility performance.