Utility Process Operator

Anheuser-Busch • St. Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Utilities Operator at the St. Louis Brewery, you are responsible for keeping critical brewery systems running in a quality, food-processing environment. Systems include steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, CO2, compressed air, water treatment, and high-voltage electrical distribution. The role involves troubleshooting, optimizing systems, and making real-time decisions to keep production moving. Operators work in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of their work.

The position follows an 8-hour rotating schedule across midnight, afternoon, and day shifts. Twelve-hour shifts are frequently required depending on operational needs and overtime demands. The stated wage is $41.6130 per hour, with a $3 per hour increase upon completion of the Advanced Utility Process Operator Certification Program. Average annual earnings exceed $130,000 with overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work autonomously as a motivated, self-directed, multi-crafted worker in a fast-paced and often loud production environment.
• Familiarity with automated process control systems.
• Ability to perform work such as exercising large valves, reading instruments, troubleshooting process issues, and lubricating equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, such as lockout/tagout.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and propose and implement remedies.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Class 1 Stationary Engineer license, or willingness to acquire and maintain one in a timely fashion.
• Experience with high-pressure boilers, large-scale ammonia refrigeration systems, compressed air systems, or CO2 gas collection and liquefaction systems.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Excel proficiency and experience with maintenance software such as SAP or similar systems.
• Experience with root-cause analysis methods such as Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA and plant safety standards, including Lockout-Tagout, work permitting, and Process Safety Management.
• Operate brewery utility systems, including steam, CO2, ammonia and glycol refrigeration, dehumidification, compressed air, and water.
• Follow plant cleaning and sanitation (5S) requirements.
• Complete assigned work efficiently and according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage processes and perform simple maintenance tasks, lubrication, housekeeping, and sanitation.
• Document and respond to activities that occur during the assigned shift.
• Respond to customer department requests for assistance with utility system optimization and/or isolation.
• Interpret and become familiar with piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Analyze process data and make decisions about equipment maintenance and improvement activities.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts.
• Life insurance and disability income protection.
• Generous parental leave and FMLA policies.
• 401(k) retirement savings options with a company matching contribution.
• Free beer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED