Plant Utilities Tech

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that’s in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people.

We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

The Plant Utilities Technician 2 role is critical to ensuring upkeep of the essential utilities onsite. This support department is tasked with multiple responsibilities throughout the brewery, therefore providing a unique opportunity to become well-versed in many areas. The Plant Utilities Technician will assist with operation of the wastewater treatment plant, perform daily chemical analyses on brewery water and chemical systems, audit brewery CIP’s, monitor carbon dioxide system, and maintain all aspects of chemical usage on site.

This role also requires basic mechanical aptitude to support minor maintenance tasks and ensure operational reliability of utility systems

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $21.09 to $32.58 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location. But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the‑art equipment, and preventative care.

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well‑being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work‑life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

• Assists with the daily operation of our wastewater treatment plant in accordance with our sewer permit. Conducts daily laboratory analyses on pre and post process waters, data analysis, biogas monitoring, and reports data in timely fashion.
• Performs daily analyses of brewery water systems including but not limited to deaerated water, dechlorinated water, chlorine dioxide-treated water, cooling towers, and plant boilers
• Audits brewery CIP/SIP (Clean/Sanitize in Place) processes to ensure efficacy while seeking opportunities for improvements and water savings; conducts daily testing on caustic and acid tanks to ensure optimal chemical concentrations
• Maintains chemical inventory throughout the brewery; receives bulk deliveries, re‑orders, stocks, and handles chemicals and test kits in accordance with local and federal regulations
• Inspects, tests, diagnoses, and repairs equipment and instrumentation; responds to urgent needs across brewery as needed
• Reports out-of-specification results and/or malfunctioning equipment with appropriate urgency; writes work order requests and notifies management as appropriate to maintain integrity of brewery utilities systems
• Monitors carbon dioxide recovery, storage, and vaporization systems to ensure adequate supply and quality of CO2
• Performs housekeeping functions in assigned areas to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
• Assist with lubrication, filter changes, and basic component replacements to maintain optimal equipment performance.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for mechanical issues in utility systems and escalate complex problems to…