Maintenance Utilities Lead

Join the team at Keurig Dr Pepper and make a difference by pursuing your daily tasks with the determination that sets us apart from our competitors. Driving for results leads to recognition and personal growth within the company, helping us to achieve our goal to “Be the Best Beverage Business in the Americas.” The success that comes from within each of us is recognized and creates opportunities for your growth in the organization.

Shift: 1st shift; 6a-3p  (flexibiliy to work OT as needed)

Location: This position is located at our Allentown, PA manufacturing site. The Allentown site is a state of the art aseptic beverage site.

SUMMARY: 

As a Maintenance Utilities Lead, you will be responsible for guiding a team of utilities technicians in maintaining critical site infrastructure. Working within a highly automated environment, you will be involved in work of a varied nature with minimal supervision, to maintain physical assets in a condition desired by management and in compliance with industry standards and government regulations. This role highly emphasizes knowledge in building & process utilities equipment, as well as product batching equipment. Working in a high performing team-based environment, you will be looked upon to train, mentor, and guide the work of less experienced technicians within your group. Excellent communication skills for effective reporting on status of critical equipment and activities being performed.

• Coordinate and execute routine maintenance of all plant utilities equipment using internal and external resources. Equipment to include high pressure steam boilers, chillers, low & high pressure air compressors, reverse osmosis process water systems, wastewater pre-treatment system, aseptic product processing equipment, electrical distribution system, and supporting equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance & other proactive activities to monitor & maintain equipment condition 
• Monitor equipment status using local & remote visual management devices
• Effectively plan maintenance activities for your area during machine intervention events
• Verify utilities team activities are being performed adequately, and give feedback for any procedure modifications that are needed to continue to drive equipment uptime.
• Lead overhaul events for equipment in your area of responsibility, including coordinating with vendor, identifying required parts & supplies, and communicating the plan.
• Coordinate with equipment/service vendors for technical assistance 
• Maintain safe, clean, & well-organized work areas 
• Work with site QEHS to supply & maintain equipment data for regulatory permits and compliance requirements
• Comply with regulatory, Keurig Dr Pepper, & departmental policies, procedures, & standards (especially safety)  
• Assist other maintenance technicians as priorities dictate, time allows, or directed.  
• Identify opportunities for maintenance or process improvement & drive recommendations to implementation or resolution 
• Complete or assist with special projects as directed 
• Perform other duties as requested by management 

Administrative and compliance

• Maintain accurate records of operations, maintenance, and repairs in SAP

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Assist with annual budget development and administration, monitoring expenditures and ensuring efficient use of resources.

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating all maintenance activities 

• Assist with daily management by preparing/closing work orders and reports.

• Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, and assisting with new projects.

• Help manage contractor performance and safety compliance.

• Provide technical support during emergencies and assist with contingency planning. 

• Pay starting at $42.55 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $44.81 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

Where Applicable:

• Benefits eligible day one!!
• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

• Associate degree in an engineering field or relevant industrial certifications is preferred 
• 5 years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting, & repairing utilities equipment
• Experience working with high pressure industrial steam boilers, industrial refrigeration systems, screw & centrifugal air compressors, reverse osmosis systems. Aseptic process experience preferred
• Demonstrates proficient mechanical/electrical skills
• Ability to read, understand, & follow complex instructions, prints, & schematics 
• Demonstrated advanced mechanical/electrical skills (PLC troubleshooting and Robotics skills preferred). 
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions, prints, flowchart, block diagram, and schematics.  
• Ability to competently use and understand precision testing and diagnostic equipment. 
• Safety conscious and have the ability to perform in an emergency setting. 
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft applications and PeopleSoft. 
• Knowledge of inventory control systems. 
• Flexible, self-motivated team player with the ability to follow direction and at times work independently. 
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instructions. 
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds on a frequent basis. 
• Ability to constantly lift, bend, stretch and stand during entire shift. 
• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, and stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions. 
• Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work 

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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