The History of Foley Family Wines

In spring of 1996, Bill & Carol Foley purchased 1,000 acres of lush and fertile earth within the then relatively unknown Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County. Their plan – produce hand-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that reflected the best of California’s Central Coast. Named for their two daughters – Lindsey & Courtney – Lincourt Vineyards was born, and with it, the beginning of Foley Family Wines. www.foleyfamilywines.com

In the 25 years since, Foley Family Wines has grown into one of the world’s largest producers of fine wine, adding some of the industry’s most valuable wineries, located in the most recognized winemaking regions, including Napa, Sonoma, the Pacific Northwest, and New Zealand. Today, the Foley Family Wines portfolio boasts a number of the most-celebrated names in wine, including Chalk Hill Estate, Chalone, Ferrari-Carano, and Sebastiani.

Job Summary: The individual for this position under the direction and leadership of the facilities maintenance organization will work towards attaining maintenance goals and company objectives. Carry out skilled technical duties involving repair, maintenance, replacement, installation of all facility equipment and systems. Carry out maintenance activities to an appreciably complicated level in the area of electrical and mechanical system safety. Multiple tasks in this sense may include repair, maintenance, alteration, installation, fabrication, construction which require utilization of skills in problem solving, teamwork, communication, giving attention to detail and abiding by safety guidelines.

Roles and Responsibilities:
•  Develop a daily/weekly/monthly work schedule to secure adequate resources to complete inspections, calibrations, preventative, predictive, and planned maintenance while coordinating production requirements, equipment availability and the most efficient use of labor, parts and other resources.
•  Maintain routine communication with all departments regarding equipment operating status and availability.
•  Responsible for Work Order Time Entry, Purging Time Entry, Status Update. Responsible for maintaining Plant Maintenance work order backlog and ensuring work orders are closed out in a timely manner.
•  Responsible to maintain all plant equipment records to drive Predictive/Condition Based Maintenance.
•  Plan all activities associated with planned utility outages under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. Communicate planned outages and ensure coordination with production activities.
•  Maintain and repair Proper lighting both interior and exterior of grounds and buildings.
•  Fire sprinkler system (pumps, piv’s, hydrants and extinguishers) and record keeping.
•  Rain gutters and drains for storm water regulations.
•  All rolling vehicles and lift trucks and record keeping.
•  Bottling line and packing equipment.
•  Wine processing equipment (press, pmps, filters and destemmed).
•  Offer solutions to problems and procedures to increase efficiency and safety.
•  Works with the Maintenance Manager to create written procedures for all maintenance tasks.
•  Promotes quality work and a team atmosphere.
•  Adheres to all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to, timely and accurate reporting of all work-related injuries and illnesses to the supervisor, promoting safety awareness to co-workers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
•  Able to multi-task and handle high pressure situations with limited supervision and meet deadlines.
•  Effectively communicate to site personnel, vendors, OEM’s, and management.
•  Problem-solve and adjust to changing timelines
•  Must be able to work in a team environment and perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company’s values of exhibiting the highest quality standards in all endeavors
•  Climb 10 ft ladder, stairs, occasionally lift 25 pounds.
•  Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime, particularly during harvest.

Experience and Qualifications:
•  4yr college degree or equivalent experience with maintenance principles.
•  Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook.
•  Basic electrical 1ph and 3ph, control wiring and motor inverters. Residential and industrial (pmp panels and controls)
•  Lay out and install piping. (pvc, copper and steel) basic plumbing technics.
•  Some engine mechanical knowledge a plus.
•  Basic construction, concrete work and wood finishing.
•  Operate and read calibration and measuring instruments.
•  Welding basics, a plus.
•  Read plans and schematics. Plumbing, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic.

Company Core Values:
Teamwork – Be a Spirited Partner
Commitment – Crush Every Day
Quality – Good vs. Grape: It’s All in The Details
Integrity – It Takes a Community
Safety – Tend the Vines
Entrepreneurship – Love the Wine You’re With
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