Description

Greeley Beef Assistant Plant Engineer

REQUIREMENTS: 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills. Extensive 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 hours. Supervisory Skills – Maintenance and Utilities Superintendents, Administrative Assistant and Planners. Previous mechanical and related experience required. Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards, methods, materials, tools and practices used in the building, mechanical and electrical trades. and safety precautions. Work 50 hours per week in all areas. Be able to communicate verbally and in written form in English.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure 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 Plant GM & AGM in assuring continuous plant improvement.Maintain close communications with operations and other plant departments and develop an appreciation for overall plant performance issues in all employees within the department.