Power & Utilities Team Lead

For our future state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a NIGHT SHIFT Power & Utilities Team Lead to support the maintenance function from the ground up. Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant will become operational in 2025 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026!

 

Summary Description:

The Power & Utilities Team Lead is responsible for assisting the supervisor in achieving daily work assignments through delegation of duties to team members.  The duties include the safe and efficient operation of all steam, refrigeration, compressed air and support equipment.  This position is also responsible for the safe repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning electrical or instrumentation systems, the calibration of instruments, performing mechanical, preventive, and predictive maintenance, and maintaining 5S standards.  This position will participate on the hazmat response team.

All other duties as assigned.

Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities): 

NOTE: The job may include other “non-essential” responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form.

• Operate and troubleshoot designated power equipment to achieve required mode of operation, including completing assigned work and/or development of SOP’s focused on initiatives that streamline power and utility operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities. Development and implementation of maintenance SOPs. Coordination with outside vendors to perform out-sourced maintenance and service tasks.
• Coordinate daily operational and maintenance assignments and workload of Power & Utilities Technicians, especially across department shifts.
• Ensure completion of preventative maintenance activity and work orders to ensure highest quality of repair.
• Work with production supervisors to drive operational behaviors that drive conservation of utility supply resources.
• Ensure daily operational data entry for successful reporting of department metrics.
• Work in accordance with safe work practices at all times. Participate in department Safety Initiatives. Implement and maintain 5S standards.
• This position is responsible and accountable to ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.

 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Ability to communicate effectively with others to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, wear required personal protective equipment, comply with all applicable safety practices, maintain a clean work area, complete written reports.
• Ability to work in high noise area with exposure on occasion to temperature extremes on the roof and boiler room.
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations, enter data into and pull data from computer systems with proficiency in MS office.
• Must possess considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation.
• Dairy or food manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of government and industrial regulations (e.g. PSM, OSHA, and USDA)
• Computer proficiency in email, internet, Microsoft Office software, and computerized maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP, Maximo).
• 4-years operational and maintenance experience with steam boilers and distribution, ammonia refrigeration, cooling towers, HVAC, plant water supply and water quality treatment systems, glycol heating and cooling systems, and fire suppression and monitoring systems.
• 2-Years of dairy or food manufacturing experience
• Prior experience in a similar technician role with electrical background; experience in maintenance pneumatics, electrical controls, and schematic reading.
• Experience with AC frequency drives, instrumentation, welding, mechanical repairs (including rebuilding gearboxes and utility equipment, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of various plant equipment and processes to understand, interpret, and schedule work orders.

 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Electrical background or equivalent educational training and/or diesel engine mechanical training.<