PLANT UTILITIES TECH 1 or 2 – 2nd Shift

Current Openings; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Mental health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is seeking a Plant Utilities Tech 2 to support wastewater treatment, chemical inventory, CIP, well water, boilers and cooling towers.

The role troubleshoots, repairs, and identifies solutions for technical issues to ensure high-quality production of beer. The position offers growth opportunities, a structured training path, and benefits including health coverage and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Chemical handling and testing preferred.
• Lab analysis experience preferred.
• CIP systems monitoring and troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience in a brewery or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic mechanical repair aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wastewater treatment and water analysis; operate waste sludge centrifuge.
• Manage chemical delivery systems and inventory; assist with chemical purchasing.
• Perform CIP audits, log data, and troubleshoot CIP issues.
• Assist with CIP of deaerated water system and weekly checks.
• Test and maintain water softeners and utility water systems.
• Check boilers and HRU; test chemical delivery systems and adjust as needed.
• Assist cooling tower testing and chemical delivery systems.
• Inspect tank tops; assist rebuilding and test equipment.
• Assist with SOP development and review; analyze departmental data.
• Daily monitoring of plant utilities: boilers, ESGs, microturbines, gas blending, flares, Biogas, DA skids, air compressors, CO2, well water, chlorine testing, wastewater sampling.

Skills

Chemical handling

Lab analysis

CIP systems monitoring

Brewery/manufacturing experience

Mechanical repair

Brewing knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office (Office 365)

Forklift Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree chemistry/biology/brewing/food science

Tools

Microsoft Office (Office 365)

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that’s in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Plant Utilities department’s mission is to provide, maintain, and support high-quality water, chemicals, and CIP (clean-in-place) for the successful production of Sierra Nevada’s world-class beer. The Plant Utilities Tech 2 role supports multiple areas within the brewery such as wastewater treatment, chemical inventory, CIP support, well water, and boilers and cooling towers, according to SNBC standards. This role provides necessary support to the brewery and is expected to troubleshoot, repair, and identify solutions for technical issues.

NOTE: Selected candidate may be offered a Tech 1 or 2 level depending on relevant experience and qualifications

What’s In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $21.09 to $32.58 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the monitoring and control of the wastewater treatment plant, including water analysis, sludge profiling, assisting with flare inspection, and operation of the waste sludge centrifuge
• Assist in monitoring chemical delivery systems throughout the facility; measure and maintain chemical inventory; receive and transfer chemicals throughout the brewery; troubleshoot/rebuild chemical delivery systems; and perform chemical purchasing and inventory management tasks
• Conduct CIP audits, log data, and conduct follow-ups as needed; perform cleaning additive additions as needed; troubleshoot CIP issues; assist with microbiological problem solving
• Assist with CIP of deaerated (DA) water system; perform DA system hot sanitize; perform weekly DA DO checks
• Test and maintain water softeners; ensure all process and utility water systems are operating properly
• Perform boiler and heat recovery unit (HRU) checks; observe and troubleshoot HRU operation; test and maintain chemical delivery systems; conduct periodic water testing and suggest/perform adjustments
• Assist with cooling tower cleanouts and water testing; test and maintain cooling tower chemical delivery systems; conduct periodic water testing
• Conduct weekly inspections of tank tops; assist in/coordinate rebuilding of tank tops; perform cleaning machine testing
• Assist with SOP development and review; analyze and interpret departmental data
• Conduct daily monitoring on plant utilities systems such as; boilers, ESGs, microturbines, gas blending skids, flares, Biogas compressors, DA skids, air compressors, CO2 plant, well water, chlorine water testing, and waste water sampling
• Perform basic repairs on plant utilities systems and triage repairs as needed

Tech 1 Qualifications

• Chemical handling and testing preferred and
• Lab analysis preferred and
• Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems monitoring and troubleshooting preferred and
• Experience in a brewery or manufacturing environment preferred and
• Basic mechanical repair experience preferred and
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Working knowledge of brewing and CIP systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Office 365)
• Forklift Certification within 90 Days required

Tech 2 Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree chemistry, biology, brewing/food science, or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved required
• 3 years experience in wastewater treatment, laboratory analysis, or food or beverage production required
• previous experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude or minor maintenance responsibilities in a manufacturing or utility environment preferred
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Working knowledge of brewing and CIP systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Office 365)
• Understanding of the purpose and interactions of brewery cleaning chemicals
• Forklift Certification within 90 Days required
• Water Distribution System Operator License Level D1 within 1 Year preferred

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.
• You must be at least 18 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Candidate must be able to work 1 PM - 9:30 PM / Tuesday - Saturday

This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer