Powerhouse Operator

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focus on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

The safe and efficient operation of boiler room and refrigeration equipment. Provide support to ensure the facility with optimum supply of steam; compressed air; boiler and chilled water; and refrigeration/ammonia necessary to meet the established objectives of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains automatically controlled, gas-fired, high-pressure boilers.
• Operates and maintains ammonia refrigeration equipment including chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and pumps.
• Operates and maintains air compressors and air dryers.
• Operates and maintains water softening, RO, and chlorine dosing systems.
• Takes test samples and controls the addition of chemicals to water systems.
• Operates and maintains auxiliary equipment such as feed water pumps.
• Maintains proper water level and required steam pressure and supplies steam to meet plant load requirements.
• Responsible for routine maintenance of pumps, valves, lines, and other utility equipment.
• Monitors fire annunciation panel and computer monitor readouts of boiler room and refrigeration building equipment.
• Performs cleaning and housekeeping assignments and any such duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Monitors and maintains all needed supplies and parts for safe and efficient operation of boiler room and auxiliary equipment.
• Operates and maintains CO2 purification and collection system.
• Operates and maintains well pump and diesel fire pump.
• Performs all record-keeping duties, including data logging and filing, of boiler room equipment, maintenance procedures, ammonia compliance documentation, safety-related functions, and other miscellaneous events.
• Required involvement in HAZMAT and Emergency Response Team
• Clean and maintain the work area.
• Perform all duties within GMP standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Follow company safety & environmental objectives & targets. Follow the plant safety rules. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report incidents immediately or by the end of the shift. Maintain compliance with regulations and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Shelby County Operating Engineers License or equivalent.

Basic knowledge of electrical systems, control power and drives, sanitary control principles, and operation and troubleshooting of chillers, boilers, and other equipment.

Required to complete and obtain Shelby County 1st class steam and refrigeration operator licenses.

Possess excellent communication, planning, and multi-tasking skills.

Strong leadership and team skills.

Good judgment and common sense.

Understanding and working knowledge of steam and gas/oil-fired high-pressure boilers.
Understanding and working knowledge of refrigeration principles and equipment.
Understanding and working knowledge of air compressors, air dryers, soft water systems, cooling towers, pumps, valves, and auxiliary boiler house and refrigeration equipment.
Understanding and working knowledge of water testing principles.
Understanding and working knowledge of computers and computerized equipment.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
Coordination and dexterity needed to use power tools and hand tools.
Coordination and dexterity needed to climb fixed and portable ladders.
Knowledge of confined space.

Competencies

Attention to Detail

Commitment to Task

Communication

Initiative

Policies, Process, and Procedures

Quality

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.