PLANT UTILITIES TECH 1 or 2 - 2nd Shift

Get to Know Us Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors. Get to Know This Role The Plant Utilities department's mission is to provide, maintain, and support high-quality water, chemicals, and CIP (clean-in-place) for the successful production of Sierra Nevada's world-class beer. The Plant Utilities Tech 2 role supports multiple areas within the brewery such as wastewater treatment, chemical inventory, CIP support, well water, and boilers and cooling towers, according to SNBC standards. This role provides necessary support to the brewery and is expected to troubleshoot, repair, and identify solutions for technical issues. NOTE: Selected candidate may be offered a Tech 1 or 2 level depending on relevant experience and qualifications What's In It For You We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $21.09 to $32.58 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location. But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off. What You Will Do Assist with the monitoring and control of the wastewater treatment plant, including water analysis, sludge profiling, assisting with flare inspection, and operation of the waste sludge centrifugeAssist in monitoring chemical delivery systems throughout the facility; measure and maintain chemical inventory; receive and transfer chemicals throughout the brewery; troubleshoot/rebuild chemical delivery systems; and perform chemical purchasing and inventory management tasksConduct CIP audits, log data, and conduct follow-ups as needed; perform cleaning additive additions as needed; troubleshoot CIP issues; assist with microbiological problem solvingAssist with CIP of deaerated (DA) water system; perform DA system hot sanitize; perform weekly DA DO checksTest and maintain water softeners; ensure all process and utility water systems are operating properlyPerform boiler and heat recovery unit (HRU) checks; observe and troubleshoot HRU operation; test and maintain chemical delivery systems; conduct periodic water testing and suggest/perform adjustmentsAssist with cooling tower cleanouts and water testing; test and maintain cooling tower chemical delivery systems; conduct periodic water testingConduct weekly inspections of tank tops; assist in/coordinate rebuilding of tank tops; perform cleaning machine testingAssist with SOP development and review; analyze and interpret departmental dataConduct daily monitoring on plant utilities systems such as; boilers, ESGs, microturbines, gas blending skids, flares, Biogas compressors, DA skids, air compressors, CO2 plant, well water, chlorine water testing, and waste water samplingPerform basic repairs on plant utilities systems and triage repairs as needed Please Apply if You Have Tech 1 Qualifications Chemical handling and testing preferred andLab analysis preferred andClean-in-Place (CIP) systems monitoring and troubleshooting preferred andExperience in a brewery or manufacturing environment preferred andBasic mechanical repair experience preferred andMechanical and technical aptitudeWorking knowledge of brewing and CIP systemsStrong verbal and written communication skillsCompetency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Office 365)Forklift Certification within 90 Days required Tech 2 Qualifications Bachelor's Degree chemistry, biology, brewing/food science, or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved required3 years experience in wastewater treatment, laboratory analysis, or food or beverage production requiredprevious experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude or minor maintenance responsibilities in a manufacturing or utility environment preferredMechanical and technical aptitudeWorking knowledge of brewing and CIP systemsStrong verbal and written communication skillsCompetency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Office 365)Understanding of the purpose and interactions of brewery cleaning chemicalsForklift Certification within 90 Days requiredWater Distribution System Operator License Level D1 within 1 Year preferred Additional Requirements To Consider Before Applying Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.You must be at least 18 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.Candidate must be able to work 1 PM - 9:30 PM / Tuesday - Saturday Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=2234 This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly ** Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer