PLANT ENGINEER

JBS USA; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food provider is seeking a Plant Engineer for their Greeley facility. The role involves leading maintenance activities, ensuring safety and efficiency, and developing team members. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in industrial maintenance, particularly in food processing environments.

Benefits

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and holidays

401(k) with company match

Career Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in industrial maintenance, 5 years in food processing.
• Extensive background in ammonia refrigeration and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance execution activities in the facility.
• Oversee the Preventative Maintenance program.
• Develop the department through recruitment and training.

Skills

Communication

People Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ammonia Refrigeration

Air Compressor Technology

Variable Frequency Motor Controls

Basic Office Software

Job description

Description Position at JBS USA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Plant Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Greeley, CO Value Added Plant

Purpose & Scope: JBS USA, the World’s leading protein producer, is currently seeking a valuable Plant Engineer to join our Value Added team in Greeley, CO! At JBS, our mission is to be the best in all that we do, providing superior products and services to our customers and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Value Added focuses on the highest quality product, keeping processes simple, and building a culture our team members can thrive in! Our team is the foundation of our company, so we work every day to empower them to achieve great heights. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to work with other departments, learn different areas of production, grow your career, and experience something new almost every day! Apply online today!

Principle Responsibilities:

1. Lead, support, and direct the Maintenance execution activities in Greeley Value Added Facility supporting plant operations, plant utilities including Ammonia Refrigeration, and maintenance training program.
2. Oversee the success of the facilities Preventative Maintenance program through guidance and follow-through.
3. Responsible for the leadership, management, and development of 4 Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Training Supervisor.
4. Develop the department through recruitment and team member development on fundamental engineering principles, with utilization of maintenance training program.
5. Align with Corporate Engineering to ensure standardization and best practice sharing of engineering processes.
6. Partner with all functional departments (Operations, Procurement, QA, and Shipping) to accomplish departmental KPIs.
7. Lead the department with technical leadership and facilitation of Root Cause Analysis, Focused Improvement, and FMEA (Failure Modes Effects Analysis).
8. Lead in the development of Start Up planning with the department to identify all additional labor requirements, scrap produced, and start-up inefficiencies.
9. Support the team in new project development and participate in execution with proper technical documentation, training, and spare parts lists.
10. Partner with EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) on safety and ergonomic requirements for all equipment and layouts.
11. Communicate effectively both internally and externally within JBS and with vendors.
12. May perform other duties as required.

Category KPI DETAIL

Cost R/M at the facility at budget
Cost Capital at Budget with less than 10% carryover for 2019 for Grinds
People/Safety Maintenance Training average level 5.5 or greater for the department
People/Safety Maintenance scheduling percentage at 100% with 80% attainment
No serious injuries
Efficiency Wendy's maintenance downtime =/< 10 mins/line/shift
Efficiency Value Added maintenance downtime =/< 10 mins/line/shift

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible positions within industrial maintenance field and minimum five (5) years within a food processing industry
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Extensive background in ammonia refrigeration, air compressor technology, variable frequency motor controls, maintenance of sanitary conditions. Job responsibilities typically require extended hours.
4. PSM experience preferred
5. Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills
6. Basic computer skills and proficiency with basic office software (Word and Excel)
7. Supervisory skills – maintenance management through whom both direct and indirect people report, project administrative assistant, and planners.
8. Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or five (5) additional years of applicable experience.

Work Environment:

The work environment may include cold and/or hot temperatures, fast-paced setting, and exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives. Can further include slippery floors and loud noises. The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary: range of $90,000-130,000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
• Career Development: Our Company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and consider various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role. This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package, and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry, and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission:

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

Unsolicited Assistance:

JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.