Plant Utilities Technician 2

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JOB INFORMATION

Title:

Plant Utilities Tech 2-CA

Title Description:

Plant Utilities Technician 2

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Sup, Maint & Plnt Utility

Supervises:

Approved Date:

11/20/2025 7:11:02 PM

Date Last Edited:

11/21/2025 3:16:39 PM

Locations:

CA Chico

Function:

Operations

Business Entity:

SNBC Chico Brewery

Cost Center:

Technical Operations

Employee Type:

Full Time

Age Requirement:

18+

Employee Supervisory Classification:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Utilities department's mission is to provide, maintain, and support high-quality water, chemicals, and CIP (clean-in-place) for the successful production of Sierra Nevada's world-class beer.  The Plant Utilities Tech 2 role supports multiple areas within the brewery such as wastewater treatment, chemical inventory, CIP support, well water, and boilers and cooling towers, according to SNBC standards. This role provides necessary support to the brewery and is expected to troubleshoot, repair, and identify solutions for technical issues.

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Assist with the monitoring and control of the wastewater treatment plant, including water analysis, sludge profiling, assisting with flare inspection, and operation of the waste sludge centrifuge

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Assist in monitoring chemical delivery systems throughout the facility; measure and maintain chemical inventory; receive and transfer chemicals throughout the brewery; troubleshoot/rebuild chemical delivery systems; and perform chemical purchasing and inventory management tasks

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Conduct CIP audits, log data, and conduct follow-ups as needed; perform cleaning additive additions as needed; troubleshoot CIP issues; assist with microbiological problem solving

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Assist with CIP of deaerated (DA) water system; perform DA system hot sanitize; perform weekly DA DO checks

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Test and maintain water softeners; ensure all process and utility water systems are operating properly

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Perform boiler and heat recovery unit (HRU) checks; observe and troubleshoot HRU operation; test and maintain chemical delivery systems; conduct periodic water testing and suggest/perform adjustments

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Assist with cooling tower cleanouts and water testing; test and maintain cooling tower chemical delivery systems; conduct periodic water testing

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Conduct weekly inspections of tank tops; assist in/coordinate rebuilding of tank tops; perform cleaning machine testing

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Perform area owner GMP activities; serve on Safety Committee as assigned

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Assist with SOP development and review; analyze and interpret departmental data

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Conduct daily monitoring on plant utilities systems such as; boilers, ESGs, microturbines, gas blending skids, flares, Biogas compressors, DA skids, air compressors, CO2 plant, well water, chlorine water testing, and waste water sampling

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Perform basic repairs on plant utilities systems and triage repairs as needed

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5%

Travel is not a core part of this position; however, this position must be willing and able to commit to occasional off-site training to stay current on the skills required for the job

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

chemistry, biology, brewing/food science, or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved

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3 years

experience in wastewater treatment, laboratory analysis, or food or beverage production

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previous experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude or minor maintenance responsibilities in a manufacturing or utility environment

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Mechanical and technical aptitude

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Working knowledge of brewing and CIP systems

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Competency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Office 365)

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Understanding of the purpose and interactions of brewery cleaning chemicals

Forklift Certification

within 90 Days

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Water Distribution System Operator License | Level D1

within 1 Year

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Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Sitting - Occasionally
• Walking - Frequently
• Standing - Frequently
• Bending (Waist) - Occasionally
• Bending (Neck) - Occasionally
• Lifting - Occasionally (50)
• Lifting Continued - Occasionally (50)
• Carrying - Occasionally (50)
• Pushing - Frequently (400)
• Pulling - Occasionally (400)
• Squatting - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Crawling - Rarely
• Twisting (Waist) - Occasionally
• Twisting (Neck) - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Talking - Occasionally
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion - Rarely

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Indoors - Occasionally
• Outdoors - Frequently
• Work near toxic or caustic chemicals - Frequently
• Exposure to fumes & airborne particles - Occasionally
• Working at heights of more than 6' - Frequently
• Exposure to extreme cold - Rarely
• Exposure to extreme heat - Occasionally
• Exposure to wet environments - Occasionally
• Extreme changes in temperature - Rarely
• Work near loud noises - Occasionally
• Work near loud noises requiring ear protection - Occasionally
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Occasionally
• Risk of electrical shock - Rarely
• Work in confined spaces - Rarely

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and respectively encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.