Power and Utilities Technician

Leprino Foods Company; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Vacation & holidays

401(k) matching

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Fort Morgan, CO is seeking a Power and Utilities Technician to maintain ammonia refrigeration, boiler systems, HVAC, fire systems, and wastewater operations, performing preventive and predictive maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, and steam/condensate equipment.

You will follow OSHA safety rules and food safety policies, train on SOPs, and ensure safe operation of all related equipment across shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude.
• Familiarity with a variety of hand and power tools.
• Reliable with a strong desire to learn and expand skills.
• The ability to adapt and be open to new technologies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures.
• Must be team orientated, self-motivated and communicate effectively, oral and written.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends and Holidays.
• Able to handle varying work conditions from extremely hot/humid to cold.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operations and maintenance of all Ammonia Refrigeration Equipment.
• Maintain operations and maintenance of boiler systems and condensate return.
• Perform Chemistry tests on boilers and accurately document all necessary information.
• Train and adhere to SOPs, OSHA and Process Safety Management Regulations.
• Wastewater Systems and Rounds.
• Always perform work in a safe manner adhering to human and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Power and Utilities Technician

Fort Morgan, CO USA

Description: Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver.We’vegrown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that daring vision,we’relooking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

The Fort Morgan Team is seeking a Power and Utilities Tech to help us achieve our goals.

We Ask of You To:

This position requires the trainee to become proficient at understanding the operations of ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC systems, Fire Systems, Wastewater Operations and Air Compressors while performing general maintenance on the associated equipment. This includes mechanical, electrical, preventive and predictive maintenance on pumps, valves, seals, motors, hydraulics, compressors and steam/condensate systems while adhering to OSHA Safety Rules, Food Safety Policies and Company Regulations.

Maintain operations and maintenance of all Ammonia Refrigeration Equipment

Maintain operations and maintenance of boiler systems and condensate return.

Perform Chemistry tests on boilers and accurately document all necessary information

Train and adhere to SOPs, OSHA and Process Safety Management Regulations

Wastewater Systems and Rounds

Always perform work in a safe manner adhering to human and food safety guidelines.

We Offer You In Return:

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $34.86 per hour.

• A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

You Must Have (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude

• Familiarity with a variety of hand and power tools

• Reliable with a strong desire to learn and expand skills

• The ability to adapt and be open to new technologies and procedures.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures

• Must be team orientated, self-motivated and communicate effectively, oral and written

• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends and Holidays

• Able to handle varying work conditions from extremely hot/humid to cold

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Operator I/II Technical Certificates and/or Two (2) or more years prior experience as a utility technician with a strong mechanical and electrical background including the principles of thermodynamics and physics. Exhibit troubleshooting techniques pertinent to pneumatics, hydraulic systems, electrical controls, refrigeration equipment and boiler systems.

Leprino Foods Companyutilizesthe services ofPsychemedicsto perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additionalinformation about this process can be obtained atwww.psychemedics.com
Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear theappropriate PersonalProtection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.
Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Aff… M / F / Disability / Veteran

Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location.Leprinosupports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Aff… M / F / Disability / Veteran

Nearest Major Market: Denver
Nearest Secondary Market: Colorado