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Sazerac Company

Distillery Supervisor

Bardstown, KY

Step into a hands-on leadership role at the core of our distillery operations, where you'll lead ... Drive continuous improvement initiatives and partner with engineering to boost efficiency and ...

Sazerac Company

Distillery Supervisor

Bardstown, KY · On-site

Lead & develop team members across the distillery, setting the standard for performance, safety ... Drive continuous improvement initiatives and partner with engineering to boost efficiency and ...

Waabi

Distillation Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$195K - $286K/yr

... engineers working in the distillation and model efficiency space, setting a high technical bar and ... fostering a culture of rigorous experimentation. - Champion best practices for model compression ...

Waabi

Distillation Lead

San Francisco, CA

$195K - $286K/yr

... engineers working in the distillation and model efficiency space, setting a high technical bar and ... fostering a culture of rigorous experimentation. - Champion best practices for model compression ...

Waabi

Distillation Lead

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$195K - $286K/yr

... engineers working in the distillation and model efficiency space, setting a high technical bar and ... fostering a culture of rigorous experimentation. - Champion best practices for model compression ...

Waabi

Distillation Lead

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$195K - $286K/yr

... engineers working in the distillation and model efficiency space, setting a high technical bar and ... fostering a culture of rigorous experimentation. - Champion best practices for model compression ...

Waabi

$195K - $286K/yr

... engineers working in the distillation and model efficiency space, setting a high technical bar and ... fostering a culture of rigorous experimentation. - Champion best practices for model compression ...

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How much do distillery engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for distillery engineering in the United States is $30.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.80 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in distillery engineering roles?

Distillery engineers often work with complex systems where even minor production issues can impact product quality, yield, and safety, so troubleshooting and quick decision-making are daily challenges. The role frequently involves coordinating with cross-functional teams—including operators, quality control specialists, and maintenance crews—to implement process improvements and ensure seamless production. Additionally, engineers must stay current with evolving regulations and sustainability practices, which can add layers of complexity to project management. Embracing these challenges is key to driving innovation and maintaining high standards in the distilling industry.

What is a Distillery Engineering job?

A Distillery Engineering job involves designing, maintaining, and optimizing the equipment and processes used in alcohol production. Engineers in this field work with fermentation, distillation, and bottling systems to ensure efficiency, safety, and product quality. They may also focus on energy efficiency, automation, and regulatory compliance. This role requires expertise in mechanical, chemical, or process engineering, along with a strong understanding of brewing and distillation principles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Distillery Engineering position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Distillery Engineering, a strong background in chemical, mechanical, or process engineering with knowledge of distillation processes and safety regulations is essential. Familiarity with process control systems, automation software, quality assurance practices, and relevant industry certifications like OSHA or Six Sigma is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and clear communication are important soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient, safe, and innovative operations in the production of distilled spirits, supporting both quality and regulatory compliance.

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Controls/Electrical Engineer - Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Frankfort, KY • On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

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Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Company/Location Overview
Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery's rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.
Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 17 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named "Brand Innovator of the Year" by Whisky Magazine at its Icons of Whisky America Awards 2015. Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 300 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. The distillery is part of the Sazerac family of companies.
For more information, please visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com or www.sazerac.com.
Job Description/Responsibilities
The Controls/Electrical Engineer is responsible for the direction and focus of the Controls/Electrical Maintenance Team activities. Organize workloads, provide technical support, and manage work quality for responsible areas; to ensure at least a 95% uptime through support of preventive/reactive maintenance, project management, systems control and general engineering.
  • Lead the development of a production automation plan for BTD that will help specify and develop hardware and software platforms throughout the distillery. Support production through the implementation and continued support of these systems as we work to develop an expandable control and monitoring system facility wide. Identify and lead cost savings initiatives within the organization
  • Our vision for the Controls Engineer is to help/guide us to develop/establish a uniform platform for all our PLC's, HMI's, VFD's and overall controls. This will lead to not only improved productivity as we become apt to address issues more reliability in a quick manner it will also help in both Electrical Safety and operation safety. Support the overall facility safety program through excellence in project management, maintenance, problem identification, and supervision and participate in the Crisis Management Project and become SME on maintenance related items with the CM plan by understanding potential crises and appropriate responses.
  • Trains and supervises 3 - 5 Electrical/Instrumentation technicians that support the facilities and electrical/ automation needs. Evaluates employee performance and skill level to determine skill improvement needs and develops improvement plans to address. Creates and develops a personal development plan with Plant Engineer to improve a skill/competency that will develop personal skills and improve performance.
  • Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices. Lead the development and on-going updates of SOP's and processes related to MRO inventory and preventive maintenance scheduling.
  • Meets and exceeds customer expectations through supervision of Maintenance employees to deliver product on time within budget and to meet quality specifications. Troubleshoots operating problems, evaluates the situation and coordinates resolution.
  • Provide leadership to Maintenance employees in a manner consistent with the culture of the company. Ensures employees are treated fairly and with respect. Creates a team environment where all employees are encouraged to make a difference in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Participates in efforts to address issues identified through climate surveys and make the Company "one of the industry's most desired places to be."
  • Ensures all projects and initiatives are implemented in compliance with Regulatory and Environmental guidelines
  • Keeps abreast of all technological advancements and establishes/implements a plan to train our technicians and raise the level of technical knowledge within our facility
  • Assist in development of a preventative/predictive maintenance program for electrical and controls infrastructure to include, cleaning, back-up, program logging, and thermal scanning. Maintain the documentation system, MP2, for data collection during repairs and PM activities in order to monitor deterioration rates and identify critical failure points.

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Qualifications/Requirements
Must
  • Engineering or related degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years relevant experience (minimum)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
  • 3 years hands on electrical experience, Allen Bradley PLC programming and hardware experience, equipment trouble shooting experience
  • BSEE, BSEET, ASEE, ASEET or equivalent experience
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
Preferred
  • Proficient in Auto-Cad Software
  • Rockwell Automation controls training
  • Working knowledge of PC's, LAN's and WAN's
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to work overtime if necessary
  • Ability to work 8 hour shift
  • In-person job attendance
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to read and write
  • Ability to work near moving mechanical parts
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Noise level at work station is loud (metal can manufacturing, large earth moving equipment)
  • Ability to work with the risk of electrical shock

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