Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Refrigeration Manager to oversee and coordinate all aspects of refrigeration systems within our facilities. This leadership role involves managing maintenance operations, ensuring system efficiency, and supervising technical staff to uphold safety standards and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive mechanical and electrical knowledge, with a focus on industrial refrigeration, HVAC systems, and facilities management. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high-performance refrigeration infrastructure critical to manufacturing or large-scale facilities.
- BS, ME, EE or PE or equivalent work experience, plus 5+ years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing plant, preferably food or beverage.
- Engineering responsibility and preventive Maintenance in a large facility.
- Capital budgeting and planning experience.
- Must have managed other engineering functions such as project, process, and packaging in a team environment.
- Familiar with systems and infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.
- Preferred PSM for Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Qualifications
- This job requires after hours/on call and some weekend or overtime work
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Ammonia Refrigeration and Maintenance
- Perform refrigeration maintenance and repair work SAFELY and in a timely manner
- Experience with Process Safety Management
- CIRO Certification, “or the ability to pass RETA, CIRO Certification in an acceptable time frame”
- Good working knowledge of NEC “National Electrical Code”
- Ability to read and interpret Blueprints and Engineering Drawings
- Base knowledge of Freezer Doors, Truck Bay Levelers and Restraints, Building Maintenance, etc.
- Ability to work long hours as needed for projects and repairs
- Must be able to lift and carry 50Lb
- Ability to work in an environment with varying hot 110°F and cold -40°F temperatures
- Ability to work on elevated equipment
- Able to stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time
Job Responsibilities:
· Responsible for safe operation, management, and maintenance / repair of an Ammonia Refrigeration System & other Mechanical counterparts
· Other responsibilities include industrial/building maintenance, upkeep & repair
· This position requires an individual that is self-supervised with attention to detail and the ability to supervise a small crew
· Safely Operate & Manage an Ammonia Refrigeration System
· Knowledge of public safety and security policies and procedures that are to be applied to promote safe operations for the protection of people, data and property.
· Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining work area in a sanitary manner
· Perform daily checks and documentation on equipment
· Evaluate machinery, equipment and facility to determine maintenance or repairs that need performed
· Track and log materials and resources used for projects and maintenance
· Perform project management and scheduling
· Inspect work performed to verify its complete and done to spec and mechanical standards
· Perform data entry on the Maintenance Management Systems and PSM Web-Site
