LUB Utilities Tech
About The Position
The Power & Utilities Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of steam, refrigeration, compressed air, and support equipment at Leprino’s cheese and whey manufacturing facility in Lubbock, Texas. The role includes safely repairing and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems, calibrating instruments, performing mechanical, preventive, and predictive maintenance, and maintaining 5S standards. The technician also participates on the hazmat response team. The role performs equipment maintenance and operation, water-treatment testing and adjustments, cleaning, and housekeeping while following safety procedures, good manufacturing practices, and food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. The position is physically demanding, requires onsite work, and may require overtime and holiday work.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English to understand and follow SOPs and GMPs, communicate effectively, complete written and electronic documentation, and troubleshoot systems.
- Prior experience in a similar technician role with an electrical background.
- Experience in maintenance pneumatics, electrical controls, and schematic reading.
- Ability to work in high-noise areas and occasional temperature extremes on the roof and in the boiler room.
- Basic knowledge of process equipment and operations.
- Dairy or food manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of government and industrial regulations, such as PSM, OSHA, and USDA.
- Computer proficiency with email, internet, Microsoft Office software, and computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP or Maximo.
- Experience with AC frequency drives, instrumentation, welding, mechanical repairs including rebuilding gearboxes and utility equipment, and PLC troubleshooting.
- Considerable problem-solving ability when dealing with equipment or troubleshooting without readily available supervision.
- Ability to work onsite at the facility.
- Ability to work overtime and holidays when required.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing-environment experience.
- Two years of experience with boilers and ammonia refrigeration.
- Associate degree or two-year degree in a maintenance-related field.
- Forklift or scissor lift certification.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate steam, refrigeration, compressed air, and support equipment.
- Safely repair and troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical or instrumentation systems.
- Calibrate instruments and perform mechanical, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
- Participate on the hazmat response team.
- Perform preventive maintenance to optimize equipment reliability.
- Operate designated power equipment to achieve the required mode of operation.
- Perform water-treatment tests and adjust equipment to maintain compliant normal operation.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, team leads, and supervisors.
- Perform cleaning duties as required and maintain housekeeping and 5S standards.
- Follow safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standards of conduct.
- Follow company good manufacturing policies and procedures and food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $37 per hour.
- Additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
