Plant Utilities Technician

The Mark Anthony Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified and successful private beverage companies focused on the alcohol beverage sector. Founded in 1972, the Company grew organically from a one-man wine importing business to a producer and distributor of fine wine, premium spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages, including White Claw Hard Seltzer.

Role Purpose:

Mark Anthony Brewing is hiring a Plant Utility Technician to operate, monitor, maintain and repair utility systems and equipment in our large-scale, state-of-the-art brewing facility in Hillside, NJ. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with a maintenance/mechanic background. 

Accountabilities & Impact:

• Operating, maintaining and repairing steam generating boilers, glycol chiller systems, the centralized water treatment and distribution system.

• Analyzing data from controls, mechanical, electrical, chemical and biological systems and initiating change to ensure continuous, cost effective treatment within equipment requirements as well as state discharge permit limits. 

• Performing routine preventative, corrective and autonomous maintenance and repair of associated equipment. 

• Conducting routine as well and non-routine analysis of the waste stream and other utility systems, like boiler chemicals, well water quality and filtration equipment.  

• Performing basic laboratory tests, as needed. 

• Partnering and engaging with Production, Quality, EH&S, Engineering, Maintenance, State and local authorities, independent laboratories, chemical and parts suppliers, and contractors.

Skills & Experiences Needed:

• Black Seal Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent is required. 

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Engineering (or a related field) OR certification or training from an accredited technical program preferred. 

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, working on chillers/boilers  

• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background screen and drug test for admittance to jobsite. 

Preferred experiences and qualifications include:  We are willing to train, and if you have any of these experiences or qualifications, it’s a plus! 

• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and PPE procedures. 
• Boiler operations experience or certification. 
• EPA 609 certification, Universal Refrigeration License, and/or HVAC license is preferred. 

This position is critical to Mark Anthony Brewery operation. It requires physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of the brewing feeder streams. It requires knowledge and understanding of treatment plant operations, sludge processing and handling, chemistry, microbiology and operations of sophisticated analytical laboratory equipment.  

What we value at Mark Anthony:

Sense of Urgency

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real
• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions

Simplicity

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area

Humility

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here
• You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other

Trust

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down

At Mark Anthony, we believe every team member shares the responsibility of understanding how each of our roles and actions impact Quality, Food Safety, Safety and Continuous Improvement. This collective mindset is the cornerstone of our success as a leader in the consumer beverage space and requires us to mutually build and improve robust processes that guarantee unmatched customer satisfaction and safety.