Responsible for mechanical support for this 20 million proof gallon facility, the Mechanical Technician is a key member of the Diageo USVI Maintenance Team and reports to the Maintenance Team Leader.Normal working hours are Monday through Friday.
Key Deliverables:
People
The ability to work in highly effective teams is essential for success in this role.As a self-motivated member of the Diageo USVI Maintenance Team, you will provide support, training and coaching to your fellow team members, positively impacting team members, inspiring and engaging others.
Safety
Diageo aspires to operate a Zero Harm Culture, where everyone goes home safe, every day, everywhere. Responsible for your own safety as well as the safety of your co-workers and all site visitors, you will actively participate in all site safety, health and environmental programs.You will need to maintain a current knowledge of, and comply with, all health safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Deliver Outstanding Results
You will be responsible for:
Timely and accurate repair of all facilities, equipment and machinery
Troubleshooting, inspecting, diagnosing, adjusting, testing, and cleaning all facility equipment and machinery
Training team members
Maintaining mechanical inventories and reporting part usage
Preventative maintenance and asset care
Maintaining accurate maintenance records
Working closely with the Instrument & Electrical Technicians
Actively participate in cross-functional work teams
Set, level, align, set clearances and balance rotating equipment
Operate alignment, measure and test equipment
Maintain, repair and replace couplings, bearings, seals, packing, and gears
QA/QC procedures
Complete approved Millwright Apprenticeship
You will actively contribute to:
Meeting or exceeding team goals
Finding solutions to distillery problems
Optimizing yield and minimizing waste
Meeting or exceeding site Key Performance Indicators
Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and appropriate Medical TestingThe successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment, drug and alcohol testing and job appropriate medical testing.Closing DateResumes and Employment applications should be submitted to Diageo USVI by February 1, 2011.Start DateWe anticipate successful candidates will commence employment on or before March 1, 2011.Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to walk, climb ladders and stairs, use hand and power tools, and occasionally required to lift up to 50lbs.The employee must be able to work overtime and various shifts as needed to meet facility requirements.
On Call
The job holder will form part of an “on call” team to respond to breakdowns, incidents or emergencies after “normal” office hours.
Diageo
Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wine and beer categories. These brands include: Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, Baileys, J&B, José Cuervo, Tanqueray, Guinness, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines, and Bushmills Irish whiskey. Diageo is a global company, trading in over 180 markets around the world.We employ over 22,000 talented people worldwide with offices in around 80 countries.
Diageo USVI
In June 2008, Diageo and the Government of the US Virgin Islands signed a public/private partnership for the construction and operation of a new rum distillery in St. Croix. The distillery will incorporate best practice environmental controls, including generating energy from the distillation by products and a water reclamation facility. Diageo USVI broke ground on the distillery in May 2009 with production set to begin in 2011. The rum produced by Diageo USVI in St. Croix will be used to manufacture all Captain Morgan branded products sold in the United States. Captain Morgan is a global leader among premium spirits and is the second leading rum in the world.
Skills Required
Qualifications and Experience
·Minimum 18 years of age
·High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
·Minimum 2 years relevant industrial maintenance experience in one or more of the following trades:
Welder (stainless steel, TIG and MIG welding)
Millwright
Pipefitter
Mechanic
Rigger
·Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in all five of the above trades to become a fully qualified Mechanical Technician.
Forklift, man lift, and crane certification preferred
Experience with SAP PM or other Preventative Maintenance computer system preferred
·Demonstrated teamwork capability and can-do attitude
With over 23,000 employees, operating in 180 countries and a portfolio of brands including Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff and Baileys, Diageo is the worlds leading premium drinks business.
Diageo USVI
In July 2008, Diageo and the Government of the US Virgin Islands signed a deal to bring the production of Captain Morgan rum to St Croix. This landmark agreement will see all the Captain Morgan rum destined for continental USA produced on the island for the next 30 years. Work began constructing the distillery in May 2009 and the first rum will be produced by the end of 2010.
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