Utilities Superintendent

American Foods Group, LLC • Wright City, MO

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About The Position

Job Summary The Utilities Superintendent is responsible for accountable for the supply of industrial services for the plant (refrigeration / Boiler operation / hot / cold water supplies for the facility), ensuring a safe, efficient, and reliable operation / maintenance of the equipment.
NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience managing utilities (Ammonia Refrigeration / Steam Boilers)
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising, planning, and scheduling a maintenance crew.
• Read, write, and orally communicate in English and ability to work with no or little supervision
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Working knowledge of air compressors.
• Working knowledge of steam generation (gas fired boilers).
• Working knowledge of water pump systems.
• Theoretical knowledge of PSM standards.
• Strong knowledge and troubleshooting of overhead conveying systems, conveyors, HVAC, hydraulics, compressed air systems, electrical systems, and equipment utilized in food processing.
• Ability to communicate well (verbal and written) with all levels of employees from hourly to upper management.
• Ability to identify and address safety hazards; promote safety on a daily basis.
• Ability to lead by example, encourage teamwork and learning, and motivate the hourly workforce.
• Must have a high math and mechanical aptitude; be assertive; and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with large scale refrigeration systems
• Prior management experience in a beef/meat facility.
• Licensing/certifications for ammonia/boiler operations.
• PSM/RMP trained and experienced.
• Bilingual English / Spanish

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee all utilities for the facility (Ammonia Refrigeration, gas fired boilers for steam generation, compressed air, cold / 140 / 180 water for the facility)
• Compliance with all federal, state, local and internal requirements from design through operation and maintenance of the plant. Ensure employees are aware of the requirements and their responsibility
• Oversee facility PSM Program and collaborate with corporate engineering to ensure best practices are always being followed.
• Ensure utilities maintenance activities are and work orders are completed in a timely manner, create and maintain records and reports as required by PSM / Company / or regulatory requirements
• Work closely with cross functional teams (Ops / QA / Engineering) to ensure facility needs are being met (temps / air flows / utilities etc)
• Maintain all utility departments equipment and ensure equipment is performing to high standards and in a safe manner at all times
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and develop specs for the utilities team (supervisors / techs / operators)
• Ensure proper training for all refrigeration personnel ie: operator training / psm training, boiler personnel ie: boiler operator training / RMP training.
• Maintain a team that is cross-functional and trained in different areas of utilities to ensure crewing changes do not impact the facility
• Establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and procedures for the utilities dept
• Requisition tools / equipment and supplies as needed (ensure critical spares are in stock at all times)
• Promote and drive succession development with areas of responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!

What This Job Offers

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