Utility Operator

Anheuser-Busch•Cartersville, GA

12d

About The Position

Anheuser-Busch is hiring a Utility Operator to maintain and troubleshoot utility systems in a fast-paced, high-speed brewery manufacturing environment. Operators work as part of a team or independently to help maintain product quality and equipment reliability. The role includes operating brewery utility systems, performing process and maintenance work, responding to operating department requests, and analyzing process data to improve equipment efficiency. The facility operates 24/7/365, and this position works nights, weekends, and holidays. The listed pay is $40.12 per hour for the first 60 days, increasing to $40.82 per hour after 60 days. After two years, employees may receive an additional $3.00 per hour upon completing the Advanced Utilities Program. The role includes participation in the brewery’s HAZWOPER emergency response team, with required use of a respirator and personal protective equipment up to OSHA Level A as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with automated process control systems.
Required experience in steam boilers or refrigeration.
Experience with water-tube medium-pressure boilers, industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, compressed air systems, cooling tower systems, and CO2 gas collection and liquefaction systems.
Ability to perform mechanical work, including valve maintenance or replacement, belt replacement, motor or gearbox replacement, and lubrication routes.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with computerized maintenance systems.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and propose and implement remedies.

Nice To Haves

Prior process safety management (PSM) experience.
Prior HVACR experience.

Responsibilities

Operate brewery utility systems, including steam, CO2 collection, ammonia and glycol refrigeration, dehumidification, compressed air, and water systems.
Actively participate as a certified member of the brewery’s HAZWOPER emergency response team and use respirators and PPE up to OSHA Level A when required.
Perform chemical treatment of boiler water, cooling tower water, and pasteurizer water.
Manage processes and perform maintenance tasks, lubrication, housekeeping, and sanitation.
Document and respond to events that occur during the assigned shift.
Respond to operating department requests for assistance with utility systems.
Interpret and become familiar with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
Perform preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
Analyze process data to improve equipment efficiency.
Lead and participate in continuous process improvement activities inside and outside the department, including PDCA, 5 Why, and Lean Six Sigma.