Utilities Manager

AAK AB (publ) • Louisville, KY

70d

About The Position

Maintain all equipment, direct contractors; manage Powerhouse operators as well as keep track of and manage the use of utilities.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of boilers and steam.
• Knowledge of Boilers, compressed air systems, cooling towers, hydrogen production, basic vegetable oil production equipment, instrumentation, pumps and various valves.
• 5 years' experience in building maintenance, utility maintenance and operation
• Responsible for ordering parts and managing contractors for utilities
• Experienced with and in-depth knowledge of utility systems such as air compressors, water systems (RO, Soft, Domestic), HVAC, WWTP, and with special emphasis on Chillers and Boilers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Ammonia Systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safety effort by personal example.
• Support, monitor and enforce full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses.
• Support 0 contractor accidents during major construction or anytime they are on site.
• Identify high-risk safety/productivity issues and help to remedy them.
• Adhere to SOP's and other work procedures as required to assure product quality and consistency to our customers.
• Report and communicate with Environmental and Safety Manager to insure compliance in all of these areas.
• Maintain all equipment in safe working order.
• Help design and implement any equipment improvements.
• Monitor on a daily basis, plant utility usage.
• Keep production running and follow G.M.P requirements.
• Safety- lock/out tag/out, confine space entry, hot work permits
• Be available at all times for any emergency that may occur during or after working hours.
• Assist any person with problems or help they may need in any department to maintain production.
• Primary H2 plant operator.
• Primary contact for contractors.
• Prioritize jobs and improvements.
• Implement and lead reliability PM Program for your areas
• Ensure work is performed with quality parts and workmanship.
• Reuse parts and equipment in other applications when feasible.
• Implement and maintain Inventory Control Program

Benefits

• Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
• Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
• We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
• Free Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
• Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
• Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

What This Job Offers

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