Utility Operator

Anheuser-Busch; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Free beer

Parental leave

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch is seeking a Utilities Operator to maintain and troubleshoot high-speed brewery systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work independently or in teams to ensure top-quality production and equipment reliability.

The role requires experience with boiler and refrigeration systems, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to perform PM and PdM tasks. Night shifts and weekends are part of the schedule, with opportunities for advanced training and career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with automated process control systems.
• Experience with steam boiler and/or refrigeration.
• Experience with water tube boilers and industrial ammonia systems is preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, troubleshoot, and perform root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Operate Brewery Utilities systems including steam, CO2 collection, ammonia and glycol refrigeration, dehumidification, compressed air, and water.
• Active in the HAZWOPER emergency response team and equipped with PPE as required.
• Perform chemical treatment for boiler, cooling tower, and pasteurizer water.
• Manage maintenance tasks, lubrication, housekeeping, and sanitation.
• Document and respond to events during shift; support other departments as needed.
• Interpret piping and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs).
• Perform PM, PdM, and general corrective maintenance to improve uptime.
• Analyze process data to drive equipment efficiency and lead continuous improvement (PDCA, 5 Why, Lean Six Sigma).
• Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7/365 facility.

Skills

Process control systems

Steam boiler

Industrial ammonia refrigeration

Piping & instrumentation drawings

Root-cause analysis (Six Sigma)

MS Excel

PSM experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CMMS/Computerized Maintenance

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY:

First 60 Days $40.12/hr.

After 60 Days $40.82/hr.

After 2 years +$3.00/hr (Completion of the Advanced Utilities Program required)

SHIFT:

Front Nights: Monday through Wednesday (7:00PM to 7:00AM) & Thursday (7:00PM to 11:00PM)

Back Nights: Wednesday (7:00PM to 11:00PM) & Thursday through Saturday (7:00PM to 7:00AM)

COMPANY:

Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:

If you are passionate about maintenance and troubleshooting while working in a fast-paced environment, Anheuser-Busch could be your next stop in fulfilling your career goals. Our Utilities Operators work in a team or independently within a high-speed manufacturing environment and are the key in guaranteeing that our quality is where it needs to be: the very best. Opportunities available to maximize your earnings and expand your technical knowledge. If you are looking for a new challenge, come join our team today!

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Operate Brewery Utilities systems including: steam, CO2 collection, ammonia and glycol refrigeration, dehumidification, compressed air, and water
• Active and certified participant in the brewery’s HAZWOPER emergency response team. Willingness to don respirator and PPE up to OSHA level A as required
• Perform chemical treatment for boiler water, cooling tower water, and pasteurizer water
• Responsible for process management, maintenance tasks, lubrication, housekeeping, and sanitation
• Document and respond to all events that occur during shift of responsibility
• Respond to operating department requests for assistance with Utility systems
• Interpretation of and familiarization with piping and instrumentation drawings (P and IDs)
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and general corrective maintenance to increase equipment reliability and up-time
• Analyze process data to drive equipment efficiency.
• Lead and participate in continuous process improvement activities inside and outside the department (PDCA, 5 Why, Lean Six Sigma)
• This is a 24/7/365 facility - the position involves shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Familiarity with automated process control systems
• Required experience in steam boiler OR refrigeration
• Experience with water tube medium pressure boilers; industrial ammonia refrigeration systems; compressed air systems; cooling tower systems; CO2 gas collection and liquefaction systems
• Ability perform mechanical work including valve maintenance/replacement, belt replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, and lubrication routes
• Strong computer skills required; Microsoft Office Excel proficiency as well as Computerized Maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, troubleshoot problems, identify root causes (e.g. six sigma analysis) and propose and implement remedies
• Prior process safety management (PSM) experience preferred
• Prior HVACR experience preferred

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!