Maintenance Technician Powerhouse

Boston Beer Company • Breinigsville, PA

116d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Powerhouse Maintenance tech in Breinigsville, PA.
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)
This position is responsible for monitoring and maintenance of a 24/7 Brewery Utility System. Requires a
high level technical competency with Brewery Utility 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.
What You'll Brew:
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 system
• Carbon dioxide bulk unloading, storage, vaporization pressure control, distribution, and
recovery system
• 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
• Able to perform high voltage switch gear 69,000 volt switching under direct supervision.
• 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.
• Observe and practice all Brewery Safety Procedures. Includes wearing proper PPE at all
times.
• Accurately document, record, and update utility readings and daily logs
• Use the computerized maintenance management system, be proactive and preventive
• Support maintenance and engineering projects and initiatives.
• Work safely; maintain good sanitation and good manufacturing practices.
• 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.
• Diagnose and repair all machinery and process system malfunctions, must be fluent in
mechanical or electrical troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair all mechanical power transmission equipment. Knowledge of Gear boxes,
mechanical drives, and variable speed applications.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Knowledge of Cylinders, valves,
manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration and lubrication devices.
• Proficient in knowledge of bearings, pulleys, chain drives, belt drives, and lubricants standards
and applications.
• Utilize verniers, calipers, and depth gauges etc.

Requirements

• Experience in the installation and repair of mechanical equipment required.
• 480v 3 phase knowledge required.
• Experience and or knowledge of VFD’s, control systems (PLC’s/HMI’s), electrical protective devices.
• Excellent mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with participative leadership and time management.
• Basic understanding of statistical process control and problem solving skills required.
• Proven analytical, planning, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to 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.
• 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 or on elevated platforms
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience and knowledge in the use of personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices a plus.

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 system
• Carbon dioxide bulk unloading, storage, vaporization pressure control, distribution, and recovery system
• 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
• Able to perform high voltage switch gear 69,000 volt switching under direct supervision.
• 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.
• Observe and practice all Brewery Safety Procedures. Includes wearing proper PPE at all times.
• Accurately document, record, and update utility readings and daily logs
• Use the computerized maintenance management system, be proactive and preventive
• Support maintenance and engineering projects and initiatives.
• Work safely; maintain good sanitation and good manufacturing practices.
• 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.
• Diagnose and repair all machinery and process system malfunctions, must be fluent in mechanical or electrical troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair all mechanical power transmission equipment. Knowledge of Gear boxes, mechanical drives, and variable speed applications.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Knowledge of Cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration and lubrication devices.
• Proficient in knowledge of bearings, pulleys, chain drives, belt drives, and lubricants standards and applications.
• Utilize verniers, calipers, and depth gauges etc.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees