Assistant Plant Engineer

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:Assistant Plant Engineer

DEPARTMENT:Maintenance

LOCATION:Ottumwa, IA

SALARY CLASS:Exempt

Division/Department: Pork

Hours:Able to work all shifts and weekends

Posted Until:Filled

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
• 2-5 Years experience in the Plant Manufacturing Maintenance field. 
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with basic office software(Word and Excel)
• Supervisory Skills – Maintenance and Utilities Superintendents, Administrative Assistant and Planners Previous mechanical and related experience required.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Work 40+ hours per week in all areas of the plant.
• Be able to communicate verbally and in written form in English
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in the building, mechanical and electrical trades.
• Assist Plant Engineer with the day to day operations of the plant Maintenance Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 Plant VP in assuring continuous plant improvement.

JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

                                                     EOE, including disability/vets