Utilities & Mechanical Engineer Technical Team

fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit .

job purpose:

fairlife operates two large low acid aseptic bottling facilities in Coopersville MI and Goodyear AZ as well as a smaller filtrated products manufacturing site in Dexter NM. A third large plant is currently being commissioned in Webster NY. The technical team also supports the fairlife Canada plant in Peterborough ON.

The Utilities & Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing specialized technical oversight and leading projects through design construction and operation for all plant utilities systems ensuring the assigned plants are not stopped due to insufficient utility capacity reliability or incorrect operation while implementing a utilities strategy to deliver company efficiency and sustainability goals.

Apart from technical and people skills this position requires a strong sense of purpose and ownership in your work urgency in dealing with issues with minimal supervision a desire to constantly learn and above all a One Team mind set to work through challenges.

responsibilities:

Develop predictive demand situation analysis tools and load management tools for utility systems based on forecasted plans for existing and new plants ensuring sufficient capacity and cost-effective operation.

Define the standards to which all plant utilities will be designed automated constructed and operated under the locational quality and supply profiles negotiated with utilities suppliers.

Document and clearly communicate the basis of design of all installed equipment to the plants key stakeholders.

Provide technical support for the procurement of utilities from utility providers. A key decision maker in utilities equipment vendor selection and contract negotiation and contributor to budgeting and justification of capital projects.

Lead construction phase and collaborate with plant & project engineering teams to ensure all project work gets performed on time and within budget including leading and supporting

commissioning and validation activities review and execution of Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test (FAT/SAT) protocols developing and delivering training materials.

Collaborate with the Environmental teams to develop and implement mechanical designs and operating systems which contribute to company sustainability goals e.g. carbon footprint reduction through new and established technologies and resource management programs.

Technical oversight of new line/plant mechanical & utility design (mass/media balance utilities process flow diagram functional specifications PID approval HAZOP FAT DQ OQ PQ training ramp up etc.) and maintain up-to-date documentation.

Solving complex processing mechanical and utility problems following escalation from plants; managing the process of escalation with plants to ensure timely resolution.

Continuously improve utilities efficiency total cost of ownership and environmental impact. Examples include equipment re-design for improved reliability improved predictive failure analysis methods to reduce reactive downtime more robust utilities load management energy recovery.

Ensure plant compliance to Federal State and Corporate environmental laws rules & regulations U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations PMO other regulatory requirements Company policies operating procedures processes and task assignments.

Other duties as assigned.

skills/qualifications required:

Bachelors degree in engineering: mechanical or chemical engineering with experience in dairy industry or process engineering with experience in wider food industry. Advanced degrees or other professional certifications preferred but not required.

5 years of progressive experience in utilities design operations and construction within milk brewing/beverage and chemical processing. Direct experience with design construction commissioning and troubleshooting of utilities is required.

Work experience with an engineering design and construction firm as a P. Eng is highly preferred.

Proven track record of improving manufacturing processes through re-design and automation and the introduction of new technologies.

Data analysis and Process modeling in Microsoft Excel is required.

Process and utility modeling using softwares such as Aspen SuperPro or others will be a value addition.

Strong understanding of process/product interactions with the ability to provide comprehensive reports on risk assessment and primary recommendations.

Demonstrated excellence in communication and presentation.

Ability to handle ambiguity and thrive in a fast paced entrepreneurial work environment;

food safety requirements:

Notify management of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.

Perform all duties necessary to meet Company Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.

Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product processes quality system or safety system.

Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients processes quality system or safety system.

position location: Webster NY or Coopersville MI.

reports to: Sr Process Development Engineer

travel: Average 50% including some international. Travel may be 75% during commissioning of utilities and process equipment.

fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.

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At fairlife we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.