Plant Engineer
Omaha, NE – Beef Plant

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for all maintenance activities, the operation of all utility systems, and project engineering at the plant site
• Must lead, develop, and motivate between 50 to 70 hourly employees and 15 salaried employees, working 24 hours per day-7 days per week
• Insure reliability of plant equipment and establish and meet downtime goals at 5 minutes per shift for the fabrication and 7 minutes per shift for the slaughter area.
• Ensure plant meets operational goals for outlying areas such as warehousing, waste water treatment, rendering, etc.
• Oversee massive 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.
• Actively involve maintenance personnel to insure 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.
• Help insure reliable and cost effective operation of utility systems continuously on line, including steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, air compression, electrical distribution and others.
• Help develop capital investment ideas that support overall plant profitability and develop and maintain the organizational capability to accomplish these projects.
• Represents the corporation in dealing with outside firms such as vendors and local government authorities
•Evaluate the performance of superintendents and foreman, taking 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.
• Ensure that the maintenance division complies with all Food Safety, Personal Safety and Environmental Programs, Regulations and Directives
Develop and grow a trusting relationship with the USDA to insure that their requirements are being met
• Manage and maintain Repair & Maintenance budget for plant
• All other duties as assigned by plant manager

Experience Required:

• Background in ammonia refrigeration, steam generation, air compressor technology, chain drives, all types of conveying systems, variable frequency motor controls, sanitary condition maintenance, cost accounting and motivational theories within a multi-ethnic workforce
• 10 years minimum of progressively more responsible positions within industrial maintenance field. Minimum of 5 years within a food processing industry
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in industrial engineering or related field, PE license, or relevant field experience applying concepts, principles and methods which these degrees and certification comprise

Skills/Abilities Required:

• Must be able to work flexible and extended hours, including some weekends
• Able to be on call 24 hours per day-7 days per week
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to grow and develop positive relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vets/Disability