DescriptionPLANT ENGINEERMOPAC: MaintenanceSouderton, PADESCRIPTIONPosition at JBS- MOPAC (Rendering), Souderton, PAQUALIFICATIONS:
Bacheloror Masterof Science degree inMechanical or Electrical Engineering or five (5) additional years of applicable experience
Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible positions within industrial maintenance field and minimum five (5) years within a food processing industry
Excellent written and verbal communicationskills
Extensive background in 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 hours
Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills
Basic computer skills andproficiency with basic officesoftware (Word and Excel)
Supervisory Skills – Maintenance Superintendents (2) through whom 30-40 people report, Project Engineer, Clerk and Planners
Duties:
Insure reliability of plant equipment and establish and meet downtime and operational goals per shift for the fabrication and slaughter areas as well as for outlying areas such as warehousing, waste water treatment, etc.
Manage training programs to maintain the skill level of the hourly and salaried workforce.
Motivate interest in, and insure compliance with, stringent plant safety programs while maintaining high levels of labor efficiency and effectiveness in responding to breakdowns and plant interruptions.
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 Operations Engineer in assuring continuous plant improvement.
Insure reliable and cost effective operation of utility systems that are on line continuously.This includes steam generation, 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 storeroom for the best economic advantage of all departments in the plant.
EOE/VETS/DISABILITY
