PLANT ENGINEER

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead, support and direct the Maintenance execution activities in the Council Bluffs, IA Facility supporting plant operations, plant utilities including Ammonia Refrigeration and maintenance training program.
• Oversee the success of the facilities Preventative Maintenance program through guidance and follow through, with SAP as the CMMS platform.
• Responsible for the leadership, management, and development of 5 Maintenance Supervisors and a Maintenance Planning Supervisor.
• Develop the department through recruitment and team member development on fundamental engineering principles, with utilization of maintenance training program.
• Align with Corporate Engineering to ensure standardization and best practice sharing of engineering processes.
• Partner with all functional departments (Operations, Procurement, QA and Shipping) to accomplish departmental KPI’s
• Lead the department with technical leadership and facilitation of Root Cause Analysis, Focused Improvement and FMEA (Failure Modes Effects Analysis)
• Lead in the development of Start Up planning with department to identify all additional labor requirements, scrap produced and start up inefficiencies.
• Support the team in the new projects development and participate in execution with proper technical documentation, training, spare parts lists.
• Partner with EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) on safety and ergonomic requirements to all equipment and layouts
• Communicate effectively both internally and externally within JBS and with vendors.
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible positions within industrial maintenance field and minimum five (5) years within a food processing industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive background in ammonia refrigeration, air compressor technology, variable frequency motor controls, maintenance of sanitary conditions
• Job responsibilities typically require extended hours
• PSM/RMP experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with basic office software (word and excel)
• Supervisory skills – maintenance management through whom both direct and indirect people report, project administrative assistant and planners
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred but a combination of education and/or work experience will be considered

Working Conditions

• Fast paced environment
• Ability to work within area temperatures under 40°F or over 80°F
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives
• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Schedule

• M-F and weekends when needed

Compensation and Benefits

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;