5+ years experience as a high-level technician preferred
3+ years experience as a foreman preferred
Field experience in mechanical systems operations, repair, and maintenance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
AAS degree or equivalent experience required
RETA CIRO certification required
Valid driver's license with a clean record
Responsibilities
Ensure safety and efficiency of ammonia refrigeration and steam systems
Lead daily maintenance and regulatory compliance activities
Collaborate with customers and engineers on facility design
Administer Process Safety Management Program
Research and implement new technologies
Train and supervise subordinate operators
Foster a team environment focused on quality and superior performance
Benefits
Flexible work schedules including overnights and weekends
Travel opportunities with potential overnight stays
Training and development for career growth
Opportunity to work in diverse industrial environments
Engagement in safety and emergency response protocols
Full Job Description
Job Description Job Summary: As a Maintenance Team Leader II, you'll ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our manufacturing and warehouse ammonia refrigeration and steam systems, and lead daily activities related to operation, maintenance, repair and regulatory compliance of ammonia refrigeration and steam systems.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Maintenance Operations:
Ensures the safety, reliability, and efficiency of warehouse and manufacturing ammonia refrigeration and steam systems
Leads daily activities for the operation, maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance of ammonia refrigeration and steam systems
Collaborates with customers, engineers, and contractors in the design / construction of new industrial facilities; helps to establish standard specifications
Administers / maintains the Process Safety Management Program for assigned facilities
Stays current on / researches new technologies related to the business
Maintains knowledge of / complies with current regulatory requirements
Management:
Supports strategic goals of Facility Services; makes daily tactical decisions to substantially impact financial and reliability status of facilities
Creates a team environment; fosters training / development to ensure Partners provide quality repairs and superior service; sets an expectation of sustained superior performance
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:Work Experience:
5+ years Experience as a high-level technician plus 3+ years of experience as a foreman - Preferred
5+ years Field experience in mechanical system operations, repair and maintenance with boilers, chillers, and controls, plumbing, and electrical - Required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong written / verbal communication skills - Required
PC skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word) and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) - Required
Education:
AAS degree 3+ years of experience OR 5+ years of experience as a high-level technician plus 3+ years of experience as a foreman - Required
Licenses/Certifications:
RETA CIRO certification - Required
Valid driver's license; a clean driving record - Required
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more; lift and carry 50 lbs
Work flexible and/or rotating schedules, including overnights, weekends, and holidays
Walk long distances; climb ladders / stairs to gain rooftop access; stand, stoop, crawl; work in hot and cold spaces; maneuver around equipment
Work around industrial facilities, including food, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, refrigerated
Respond to emergency situations any time of day or night
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Last revised: 10/27/2025
About H-E-B
H-E-B is a privately held supermarket chain based in San Antonio, Texas, with more than 340 stores throughout the U.S. state of Texas, as well as in northeast Mexico. The company also operates Central Market, an upscale organic and fine foods retailer. As of 2021, the company has a total revenue of $32 billion. H-E-B was named Retailer of the Year in 2010 by Progressive Grocer.
