Manager Utilities, North America
$97.5k - $130kIllinois Ag
- ### Job Title:Manager Utilities, North America #### Location:Chicago, IL, Nationwide United States,USA #### Company:McCain Foods #### Industry Sector:Food/Processing #### Industry Type:Food & Beverage Products and Processing #### Career Type:Operations #### Job Type:Full Time #### Minimum Years Experience Required:10 #### Salary:$97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . USD annually $97,500.00-$130,000.00 YEAR #### Open Until:August 21, 2026 ### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Operations **Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from AgCareers.com and to the Terms of Service.# Manager Utilities, North AmericaBack to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from McCain...Send to Friend**Requisition ID: 43127****Job Description**In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.**About the role.**The Utilities Manager will lead the ongoing development and improvement of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program for all North American production facilities. This role provides overall leadership to plant utility operations, project engineers, and managers, ensuring the best practices in engineering utility design, maintenance, and operation for plant utility systems—including refrigeration, boilers, steam, and compressed air. The Manager of Utilities also supports organizational efforts relating to sustainability, specifically focused on energy, carbon, and water reduction.Working independently or as part of a team, the Manager of Utilities assesses and implements the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of plant utility systems, as well as sustainability practices aimed at reducing energy, carbon, and water use. This position also contributes to the development of the utility and sustainability capital plan for North America.**What you’ll be doing.*** Provide Process Safety Management (PSM) support and leadership at all North American production facilities.* Deliver engineering support for production facility HVAC activities, including condensation issues.* Support and oversee management of chemical handling for condensers and the operation and maintenance of refrigeration systems.* Support and oversee Legionella Management programs at facilities, including those related to condensers and hot water systems.* Lead and assist with Root Cause Failure Analysis for refrigeration equipment failures and operational practices.* Oversee equipment and system design and review using corporate standards.* Interface with engineers to define project scope and incorporate corporate standards.* Evaluate new process technologies to improve existing systems and address process and safety issues.* Collaborate with finance, production, and safety teams to develop justifications for capital projects and prepare Requests for Expenditure Authorization (REAs) accurately and promptly.* Acquire and negotiate contractor bids in conjunction with procurement.* Prepare project specifications and tender documents.* Manage the release of design input to suppliers, contractors, and component suppliers.* Produce site visit reports, contractor meeting minutes, project material listings, purchase orders, installation schedules, and other documentation related to system installations.* Assist in developing new installation techniques and standards.* Manage capital projects (typically valued at $1MM or more), adhering to deadlines and budgets, and effectively utilizing project resources.* Resolve technical issues identified by suppliers and manage technical documentation provided by suppliers.* Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on utility system and component design, maintenance, and operational practices.* Develop and implement sustainability programs covering fuels (natural gas, fuel oil, steam), electricity, biogas, water, and carbon reduction.* Develop energy, carbon, and water key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmark reporting.* Conduct independent studies and project development concerning discrete plant components related to sustainability (e.g., blanchers, lighting, boilers).* Engage production facilities in personal development, mentoring, and training regarding utility activities.* Oversee refrigeration system capital planning, including project development, budget proposals, execution, and long-term infrastructure planning.* For utility-related capital projects, provide project design, contracting, and construction management.* Evaluate, contract, and manage consulting engineers as needed.* Develop best operating practices for the design, maintenance, and operation of utility systems.* Provide engineering support for condenser systems, evaporators, cold storage units, and freezer tunnels.* Assist production facilities in troubleshooting operational and maintenance issues concerning refrigeration systems.* Support and direct energy management reduction efforts across refrigeration, boiler, and HVAC disciplines.* Perform additional duties as assigned.**What you’ll need to be successful.*** Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent experience with continued professional development.* Proficiency in computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).* Fluency in English; proficiency in a second language is preferred but not required.* Strong technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.* Robust analytical skills (e.g., root cause analysis, statistical analysis).* Visionary, demonstrating both personal and organizational sensitivity.* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.* Clear and concise communication skills, both orally and in writing.* Willingness to work alternative shift schedules if required for assignments.* Willingness to relocate within the United States for assignments and career growth.* Legal authorization to work in the United States and Canada is required.**Desired Experience:*** Previous experience in both factory floor and staff assignments, with emphasis on refrigeration and boiler system design, construction, maintenance, and operation.* Mandatory experience in Process Safety Management (PSM), particularly related to ammonia refrigeration systems.* Demonstrated understanding of energy and water reduction management programs and projects.* Minimum of 10 years of experience in utility and refrigeration disciplines.**Travel*** 30 to 50% travel throughout the US and Canada required.* Candidate must be eligible to work in both the US and Canada.**PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:**Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to perform the essential functions.* Frequently required to sit, stand, walk and climb; regularly use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include color acuity, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus* Work is inside and the noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud**About McCain.*** Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.**Leadership principles.**At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.**The McCain experience.**We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.**Compensation Package**: $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibilityThe above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy. To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONApply to this position
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