Firestone Walker Brewing Company began as a small brewery with roots in the wine country on California’s Central Coast. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied.

Job Summary: The Mechanical Engineer oversees operations, maintenance, and optimization of all utility systems to ensure safe, regulatory compliant, and efficient operation. This position is also responsible for development and management of utility expansion, and optimization projects. Existing systems include treated, potable, and wastewater systems, glycol chillers, boilers, air compressors, power generation and transmission systems, and bulk gases. This position supports production and engineering goals and acts as the liaison between the two departments so that the plant is successful in meeting its business and performance objectives.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Specifically, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems by identifying and analyzing malfunctions, determining causes of problems, and developing and implementing corrective action
• Recommend and implement system improvement modifications and processes to improve productivity, product quality, employee safety, and to maximize equipment reliability, availability, and up-time
• Maintain plant property and equipment in good working condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and to ensure effective and economical operations
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives throughout utility systems to increase or maintain equipment capacity and reliability
• Assist in development of metrics for monitoring improvements to current and future production levels
• Work with plant maintenance department for scheduling of required service work
• Help design a good preventative maintenance plan for all utility systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 4-year Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field
• 2 - 3 years minimum experience in manufacturing or utilities field
• Strong mechanical and controls troubleshooting aptitudes
• Data acquisition and analysis with MS Excel or similar skills are required
• Familiarity with automation software and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Strong organization and communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate machinery, lifts, fork trucks, and work with various tools
• Basic ability to troubleshoot low-voltage electrical componentry
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, precise, and reproducible data
• Ability to operate in a team and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated attitude with ability to take initiative, act promptly, and be proactive
• Ability to use a PC and proficient in Microsoft Office suite with a willingness to learn new applications
• Ability to develop new and unique ideas
• Ability to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately and create effective strategies and plans

What Firestone Walker Offers:

An excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and knowledge
• 100% paid premiums for employee including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
• Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
• Accrued Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching
• 9 paid holidays per year
• 50% off employee discount on food, beer, and merchandise
• Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+
• Inclusive company culture that values and develops our employees
• FSA plan to save tax money on out of pocket medical and dependent care expenses

Please submit your resume with your work experience when applying.

Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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