LUB Utilities Tech

Leprino Foods; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 50,971 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Power & Utilities Technician to safely operate steam, refrigeration, compressed air, and support equipment, and to troubleshoot electrical/instrumentation systems while calibrating instruments and performing preventive maintenance.

The role emphasizes adherence to 5S standards, participation on the hazmat response team, and strict compliance with food safety and quality policies. On-site work and collaboration with team leads are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• English proficiency to understand SOPs and GMPs and to troubleshoot systems.
• Strong problem-solving ability when supervision is not readily available.
• Prior experience in a similar technician role with electrical background.
• Experience in maintenance pneumatics, electrical controls, and schematic reading.
• Able to work in high noise areas with temperature extremes on roof/boiler room.
• Knowledge of government and industrial regulations (PSM, OSHA, USDA).
• Experience with SAP/Maximo and PLC troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance to optimize equipment reliability.
• Operate designated power equipment to achieve required mode of operation.
• Perform water treatment tests and adjust equipment to stay in compliance for normal operation.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors.
• Perform cleaning duties as required.
• Maintain housekeeping in area and maintain 5S standards.
• Follow safety procedures and policies and food safety requirements.
• Ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

Associates or two-year degree in maintenance

Tools

SAP

Maximo

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Power & Utilities Tech.

This position pays $37 per hour. There is an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6pm and 6am. Weekly pay.

Summary Description:

The Power & Utilities Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all steam, refrigeration, compressed air and support equipment. This position is also responsible for the safe repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning electrical or instrumentation systems, the calibration of instruments, performing mechanical, preventive, and predictive maintenance, and maintaining 5S standards. This position will participate on the hazmat response team.

All other duties as assigned.

Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities): NOTE: The job may include other "non-essential" responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form

• Perform preventative maintenance to optimize equipment reliability.
• Operate designated power equipment to achieve required mode of operation.
• Perform water treatment tests and adjust equipment to stay in compliance for normal operation.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors
• Perform cleaning duties as required.
• Maintain housekeeping in area and maintain 5S standards.
• Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct.
• Follow company's good manufacturing policies and procedures.
• This position is responsible and accountable to ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), to communicate effectively with others to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language
• The Power & Utilities Technician must possess considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation.
• Must have prior experience in a similar technician role with electrical background;
• Experience in maintenance pneumatics, electrical controls, and schematic reading
• Ability to work in high noise areas with exposure on occasion to temperature extremes on the roof and boiler room.
• Basic knowledge of process equipment and operations
• Dairy or food manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of government and industrial regulations (e.g. PSM, OSHA, and USDA)
• Computer proficiency in email, internet, Microsoft Office software, and computerized maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP, Maximo)
• Experience with AC frequency drives, instrumentation, welding, mechanical repairs (including rebuilding gearboxes and utility equipment), and PLC troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Prefer two years experience with boiler/ammonia refrigeration
• Associates or two-year degree in a maintenance related field
• Forklift/Scissor Lift certification

Additional Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements for Internal Applicants

• Signed Internal Non-Exempt Job Request Form
• At least 12 months in position (if applying for a lateral position)
• No current performance concerns
• Fewer than 1 full attendance point
• Supervisor/manager confirmation of career readiness

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies:

• Problem solving
• Applied and continuous learning
• Work standards
• Initiating action
• Quality orientation
• Safety awareness
• Working effectively with others
• Communication
• Professional presence

Physical/Mental Requirements and Work Environment

Work Environment Description:

• Power & Utilities Technician positions are physically demanding and require being on the feet the entire shift which includes standing and walking, kneeling for extended periods of time, working in wet/dry/cold/hot environments, working in tight spaces, climbing steps and ladders, working at extreme heights, making pipe connections, using hand tools, physically transporting parts and tools, and lifting equipment parts which can weigh up to 70 Lbs. Power Technicians must be able to work overtime and holidays when required.

Additional:

This position requires the incumbent to work on site at the facility to be able to perform the associated job responsibilities.