Utilities Maintenance Technician

Utilities Maintenance Technician

We are currently hiring a Utilities Maintenance Technician at the Samuel Adams Brewery in Breinigsville, PA. This position is responsible for monitoring and maintenance of a 24/7 Brewery Utility System. Requires a high level technical competency with Utility Systems such as boilers, refrigeration, carbon dioxide, compressed air, water conditioning and chemical treatment, waste control and waste recovery. The ideal candidate is a technically capable, hands-on self starter willing to accept "operational responsibility" and available to work night shifts; including weekends.

Night Shift Schedule

Hours: 5:45 PM – 6:00 AM

Rotation: 2-2-3 schedule (two days on, two days off, then three days on; repeating)

Pay: In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $34.78 per hour.

Level: 8

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and reward, develop, and retain them. In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

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 View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring, diagnostics repair and maintenance of all brewery utility systems in accordance with manufacturer and company standards, including but not limited to:

• High pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment including fuel, water, and steam condensate return system.
• Ammonia / glycol refrigeration systems
• Carbon dioxide bulk unloading, storage, vaporization pressure control, distribution, and recovery systems.
• Waste water control facility including effluent conditioning
• Emergency response to brewery evacuation system and C02 alarms.
• Fire suppression system
• Brewery HVAC including dehumidification equipment
• Air compressors and compressed air distribution system
• Brewery feed water supply, pasteurization, conditioning, and distribution system
• Process motors, pumps, heat exchangers, sanitary sewer and ground water pumps
• Perform high voltage switch gear 69,000 volt switching under direct supervision.
• Work in and promote a team oriented and "Safety First" environment. Observe and practice all Brewery Safety Procedures. Includes wearing proper PPE at all times.
• Accurately document, record, and update utility readings and daily logs

Qualifications

• Fluent in mechanical or electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience in the installation and repair of mechanical equipment required.
• Experience and knowledge in the use of personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices a plus.
• 480v 3 phase knowledge required.
• Experience and or knowledge of VFD's, control systems (PLC's/HMI's), electrical protective devices.
• Basic understanding of statistical process control and problem solving skills required.
• Proven analytical, planning, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage time, be flexible, and shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Working Conditions

• Operating environment is complex and densely populated with production equipment and forklifts that necessitates high situational awareness
• Subject to loud and constant noise
• Non-environmentally conditioned spaces which may lead to extreme hot and cold

Physical Requirements

• All production roles are required to pass a pre-employment physical exam to comply with their specific role requirement(s). Certain roles may require the use of a respirator and passing the associated fit test
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly
• Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal and grated surfaces
• Responsibilities may require crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day
• Responsibilities may require climbing flights of stairs, working from heights, on elevated platforms, or in confined spaces
• Ability to wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection and hard hat)
• Established dexterity so you can handle materials, operate equipment and interface with computer systems with precision
• Some roles (e.g., forklift operator) may be required to sit for a prolonged period of time and have strong peripheral vision and depth perception

Job Info

• Job Identification 16183
• Job Category Production
• Locations SAPB (On-site)