Utilities- Maintenance Technician at The Boston Beer Company in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Description This position is responsible for monitoring and maintenance of a 24/7 Brewery Utility System. Requires a high-level technical competency with Brewery Utilities Systems such as boilers, refrigeration, carbon dioxide, compressed air, water conditioning and chemical treatment, waste control and waste recovery. Candidate must be a self-starter willing to accept \\"operational responsibility\\" as well as willing to work any shift including weekends. Additional operation, monitor, and repair duties and responsibilities are listed, but not limited to, below.

This position is located in: Breinigsville, PA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Must be able to work in a team oriented and \\"Safety First\\" environment. Safely, efficiently, and effectively work to attain department and brewery goals and objectives. Help ensure \\"No bad beer leaves the brewery\\".
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Must observe and practice all Department/Brewery Procedures. Including, wearing proper PPE, respirators, and/or all safety and sanitation equipment as required. Must also enforce and follow all GMP guidelines.
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Responsible for monitoring, diagnostics repair and maintenance of all brewery utility systems in accordance with manufacturer and company standards, including but not limited to;
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High pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment including fuel, water, and steam condensate return system.
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Ammonia / glycol refrigeration system
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Carbon dioxide bulk unloading, storage, vaporization pressure control, distribution, and recovery system
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Wastewater control facility including effluent conditioning
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Emergency response to brewery evacuation system and C02 alarms.
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Fire suppression system
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Brewery HVAC including dehumidification equipment
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Air compressors and compressed air distribution system
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Brewery water supply, pasteurization, conditioning, and distribution system
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Process motors, pumps, heat exchangers, sanitary sewer and ground water pumps
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Able to perform high voltage switch gear 69,000 volt switching under direct supervision.
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Must be able to work in and promote a team oriented and \\"Safety First\\" environment. Safely, efficiently and effectively work to attain department and brewery goals and objectives.
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Observe and practice all Brewery Safety Procedures. Includes wearing proper PPE at all times.
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Accurately document, record, and update utility readings and daily logs
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Use the computerized maintenance management system, be proactive and preventive
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Support and perform maintenance and engineering projects and initiatives.
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Work safely; maintain good sanitation and good manufacturing practices.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time monitoring computer systems. Will also climb flights of stairs, work from elevated areas, and wear a respirator eye and/or hearing protection when required by the job.
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Diagnose and repair all machinery and process system malfunctions, must be fluent in mechanical or electrical troubleshooting.
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Diagnose and repair all mechanical power transmission equipment. Knowledge of Gear boxes, mechanical drives, and variable speed applications.
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Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Knowledge of Cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration and lubrication devices.
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Proficient in knowledge of bearings, pulleys, chain drives, belt drives, and lubricants standards and applications.
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Utilize verniers, calipers, and depth gauges etc.
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Diagnose and repair motors, breakers, switches, starters, relays, timers, photo/ultrasonic sensors, level and pressure switches, and power supplies.
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Diagnose and repair PLC and VFD control/related systems.
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On a daily basis, communicate with coworkers, face to face, Brewery phones, and radio. Must carry radio as required.
Education & Experience:

Required:

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High school diploma and applicable technical knowledge required.
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Experience in the installation and repair of mechanical equipment required.
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Experience and knowledge in the use of personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices a plus.
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480v 3 phase knowledge required.
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Experience and or knowledge of VFD's, control systems (PLC's/HMI's), electrical protective devices.
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Good math, oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent mechanical troubleshooting ability.
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Experience with participative leadership and time management.
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Basic understanding of statistical process control and problem-solving skills required.
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Strong communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills.
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Proven analytical, planning, problem-solving, and project management skills.
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Ability to be flexible and shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment.
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Self-starter, proactive.
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Demonstrated ability to be successful in a collaborative team environment.
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Highly effective multi-tasker; resourceful with a \\"get-it-done, can-do\\" attitude.
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Competent in using Microsoft Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
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Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with all team peers and customers.
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Maintain accurate records and data.
Desired:

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Mechanical or Trade school degree
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Allen Bradley and Modicon experience preferred.
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Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Systems (CMMS) a plus.
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Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E preferred.
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High pressure Boiler operation experience or qualification is a plus
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Refrigeration experience is a plus.
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Mechanical Maintenance skills are preferred, included, but not limited to: welding, pump rebuilding, piping install, minor metal fabrication and valve rebuilding.
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Electrical Maintenance skills are preferred, included, but not limited to: pass 70E qual as stated above, wiring control boxes, running light gauge power or signal wire troubleshooting low voltage systems, and circuit troubleshooting.
Physical Requirements:

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Must be able to endure on a daily basis, any necessary excessive walking, standing, crouching, lifting (excess of 60lbs), twisting, bending, climbing, reaching
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Must be available to support shift, weekend and holiday schedules as required.Working conditions:

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There is frequent exposure to warehouse/production environments subject to noise and cold/hot temperature changes.
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Work overtime as needed which may require 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays

Primary Location: SAPB

Work Locations:
SAPB
7880 Penn Dr.
Breinigsville 18031
Job: Production
Organization: SAPB
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: Oct 7, 2020, 1:49:28 PM.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.