Job Summary Under general direction of the Winery Manager, the appointee will support the design and implementation of engineering projects related to winery operations and sustainability including, but not limited to, water, carbon, and energy capture systems, Clean in Place including water and chemicals recycling, fermentor improvements and maintenance, and novel winery-related (e.g., fermentation) sensors. Other duties include supervision of student interns; support of instrumentation, equipment, and computer programing and databases; interpretation and implementation of specific and general policies and procedures, particularly those related to winemaking operations, safety, and food safety programs; support research on sustainability related to winemaking; serve as liaison with engineering departments and campus facilities.

The appointee will manage engineering projects related to winery sustainability, instrumentation for winemaking operations, and integration of winery systems (e.g., water, carbon, energy, labor, chemicals, and waste streams) in the Teaching and Research Winery and Jackson Building for Sustainable Winemaking. This support encompasses all work performed in the teaching and research winery, including research, production, and instruction. The appointee will be required to oversee project management, perform system testing, record results of all procedures, manage and present data, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for wide implementation of project outcomes. The individual will assist with enology courses and train graduate and undergraduate students in proper use of the instrumentation and specific equipment related to sustainability; recognize issues with cellar, wines, instruction, research, or equipment and proactively determine solutions to discuss with the Winery Manager. The appointee will independently maintain and repair winery instrumentation, involving some electrical wiring, plumbing, and carpentry, interfacing with facilities to complete projects.

Position Information

Apply by Date

June 21st 2024

Salary Range

$72,300/annually - $131,100/annually

Appointment Type

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time

Full-Time, 100%

Shift Hours

Manager will advise

Location

Davis, CA.

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Routinely lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

• Overtime necessary during grape harvest period.

• Perform repetitive tasks for periods of hours.

• Work some weekends, evenings, and early mornings as work requires.

• Restricted vacation during peak periods, especially during harvest (August through October).

• Operate winery equipment and forklifts

• Valid CA driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field, or combination education and experience.

• Experience in organizing and managing projects related to building operations, instrumentation, and/or sustainability.

• Experience with programing and maintenance of sensors and other instrumentation, such as PLC and SCADA systems.

• Experience with electrical and chemical safety.

• Experience with electrical systems and electrical wiring, and maintaining, overseeing, and repairing instrumentation.

• Experience training, evaluating, motivating, and resolving problems/conflicts and building effective service-orientated team environment; communication skills to interact and communicate with a diverse group of people and skill to convey instructions to people with various levels of understanding.

Preferred:

Preferred Education/Experience

• Experience working in a winery or similar production environment.

• Experience in systems upgrades, instrumentation, including test method development.

• Experience billing for services and maintaining budgets for projects.

• Experience ordering supplies and equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.