Power & Utilities Technician
About The Position
For our future state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Power & Utilities Tech on our Plant production team to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of innovation, technological advancement, process improvement, and production efficiencies. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate. Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant becomes operational in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2. The Power & Utilities Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all steam, refrigeration, compressed air and support equipment. This position is also responsible for the safe repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning electrical or instrumentation systems, the calibration of instruments, performing mechanical, preventive, and predictive maintenance, and maintaining 5S standards. This position will participate on the hazmat response team.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Ability to speak, read and write the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), to communicate effectively with others to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language
- The Power & Utilities Technician must possess considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation.
- Must have prior experience in a similar technician role with electrical background;
- Experience in maintenance pneumatics, electrical controls, and schematic reading
- Ability to work in high noise areas with exposure on occasion to temperature extremes on the roof and boiler room.
- Basic knowledge of process equipment and operations
- Dairy or food manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of government and industrial regulations (e.g. PSM, OSHA, and USDA)
- Computer proficiency in email, internet, Microsoft Office software, and computerized maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP, Maximo)
- Experience with AC frequency drives, instrumentation, welding, mechanical repairs (including rebuilding gearboxes and utility equipment), and PLC troubleshooting
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Prefer two years experience with boiler/ammonia refrigeration
- Associates or two-year degree in a maintenance related field
- Forklift/Scissor Lift certification
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance to optimize equipment reliability.
- Operate designated power equipment to achieve required mode of operation.
- Perform water treatment tests and adjust equipment to stay in compliance for normal operation.
- Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors
- Perform cleaning duties as required.
- Maintain housekeeping in area and maintain 5S standards.
- Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct.
- Follow company's good manufacturing policies and procedures.
- This position is responsible and accountable to ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.
Benefits
- Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
