
Utilities Operator
About the role
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?SALARY: $39.63/hour with addition for OT opportunities
Average annual salary $105,000 – $180,000
SHIFT: 12-hours rotating shifts, 4 days on / 4 days off—including weekends and holidays
COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY:
As a Utilities Operator at our Fort Collins Brewery, you're the backbone of the operation. You'll be responsible for keeping our brewery's critical systems running — think steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, CO2, compressed air, water treatment, and high voltage electrical distribution. This isn't a watch-and-wait role; you'll be troubleshooting, optimizing, and making real-time decisions that keep production moving. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving complex problems, and takes pride in owning your work in a quality, food processing environment, this one’s for you.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to brewery safety and environmental standards including: Lock Out Tag Out, work permitting, Process Safety Management, hazard identification and resolution
- Operate Brewery Utilities systems including: Steam generation, ammonia refrigeration and dehumidification, CO2 collection and liquefaction, compressed air, water treatment and alcohol distillation, high voltage electricity distribution
- Perform boiler water and evaporative condenser water chemical treatment
- Responsible for process management, basic maintenance tasks, lubrication, housekeeping and sanitation
- Document and respond to all activities that occur during shift of responsibility
- Respond to customer department requests for assistance with Utility system optimization or troubleshooting
- Analyze process data and make decisions on equipment maintenance and improvement activities
- Lead and participate in continuous process improvement activities throughout brewery
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. LOTO, PSM, personal fall protection, confined space)
- Stationary Engineers License or current enrollment in a related program is preferred
- Experience in some or all of the following areas: Water tube pressure boilers, large scale ammonia refrigeration systems, CO2 collection and liquefaction, compressed air systems, distillation columns and high voltage electricity distribution
- Applicant must have basic computer skills
- Applicant must have a positive work attitude and be self-motivated, be able to work safely and autonomously in a fast paced and often loud production environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds
- Ability to interpret piping and instrumentation drawings
- Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes and propose and implement remedies.
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
BENEFITS:
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- Pension Contribution
- Free Beer!
Benefits and perks
•Healthcare
•Retirement Plan
•Paid Time Off
•Free Meals
•Home Office Setup
•Wellness Programs
Required skills
Utilities operations
Plant systems
Shift work
Safety compliance
Troubleshooting
About AB InBev
Fort Collins
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