Utility Process Operator

• Adhere to OSHA and plant safety standards, including Lockout-Tagout, work permitting, and Process Safety Management.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, multi-crafted worker that is able to work autonomously in a fast paced and often loud production environment.
• Operate Brewery Utilities systems including: steam, CO2, ammonia and glycol refrigeration, dehumidification, compressed air, and water.
• Adhere to plant cleaning and sanitation (5S) requirements
• Complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Responsible for process management, simple maintenance tasks, lubrication, housekeeping, and sanitation.
• Document and respond to all activities that occur during shift of responsibility.
• Respond to customer department requests for assistance with Utility system optimization and/or isolation.
• Interpretation of and familiarization with piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Analyze process data and make decisions on equipment maintenance and improvement activities.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Stationary Engineer license preferred or willingness to acquire in a timely fashion and maintain.
• Must be willing to join Hazwoper team for emergency response.
• Applicants should be familiar with automated process control systems.
• Experience in the following areas is desired: high pressure boilers; large-scale ammonia refrigeration systems; compressed air systems; CO2 gas collection and liquefaction systems.
• Applicants must have the ability perform work such as exercising large valves, instrument reading, troubleshooting process issues and lubrication of equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lock out / tag out).
• Strong computer skills preferred; Microsoft Office Excel proficiency as well as maintenance software such as SAP or similar systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes (e.g. six sigma analysis) and propose and implement remedies.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends (days, afternoons and midnights).