PLANT ENGINEER
Company: JBS USA
Location: Louisville
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTDATE: April 18, 2024POSITION: Plant
Engineer DEPARTMENT: MaintenanceLOCATION: Louisville
Hours:flexible as neededWeekend s as neededResponsibilities &
Expectations:Manage training programs to maintain the skill level
of the hourly and salaried workforce.Motivate interest in, and
ensure compliance with, stringent plant safety programs while
maintaining high levels of labor efficiency and effectiveness in
responding to breakdowns and plant interruptions.Actively involve
maintenance personnel in HAACP reviews and ensure their expertise
is used to improve food safety wherever applicable.Maintain close
communications with operations and other plant departments and
develop an appreciation for overall plant performance issues in all
employees within the department.Assist the Plant VP in assuring
continuous plant improvement.Ensure reliable and cost-effective
operation of utility systems that are on line continuously. This
includes steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, air compression,
electrical distribution and others.Develop capital investment ideas
that support overall plant profitability and develop and maintain
the organizational capability to accomplish these projects.Develop
and maintain contractors and vendors to supplement plant resources.
Represent the corporation in dealing with these outside
firms.Evaluate the performance of superintendents and foreman; take
corrective or remedial action as needed.Represent the entire plant
s needs and point of view in discussions with corporate
engineering, regarding technical standards, project scope
development and accomplishment.Manage the Maintenance parts-room
for the best economic advantage of all departments in the
plant.Develop and grow a trusting relationship with the USDA/ JBS
Sanitation to ensure that their requirements are being
met.Participate in the negotiation of and the administration of the
union contract so that all management personnel interpret it fairly
and consistently throughout the plantDevelop effective cost cutting
strategies to meet budget goals Other duties as
assignedQualifications:Bachelor of Science degree inMechanical or
Electrical Engineering or five (5) additional years of applicable
experienceMinimum 10 years of progressively more responsible
positions within industrial maintenance field and minimum five (5)
years within a food processing industryExcellent written and verbal
communicationskillsExtensive background in ammonia refrigeration,
steam generation, air compressor technology, chain drives, all
types of conveying systems, variable frequency motor controls,
maintenance of sanitary conditions. Job responsibilities typically
require extended hoursMust be able to demonstrate effective people
skillsBasic computer skills andproficiency with basic
officesoftware (Word and Excel)Supervisory Skills
Maintenance and Utilities Superintendents (3-5) through whom
100-150 people report, Project Engineer and Draftsperson,
Administrative Assistant and PlannersAs a salaried position with
the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other
facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the
Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this
posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified
candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs
dictateJBS offers a full range of benefits including health care,
life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan. JBS is an equal opportunity
employer.EOE/Vet/Disabled Closing Date: Until Filled
Keywords: JBS USA, Louisville , PLANT ENGINEER, Professions , Louisville, Kentucky
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