Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Refrigeration Area Manager- AZ

Albertsons Companies, Inc.$80K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Preferred College or Trade School Degree in refrigeration, electrical, or facility maintenance; equivalent experience accepted.
  • Must have EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
  • Extensive knowledge of refrigeration systems in supermarkets, including current controls.
  • Experience with HVAC maintenance and repairs is essential.
  • Ability to handle after-hours emergency support calls when necessary.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team motivation skills required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities are important.
  • Basic proficiency in Word and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage in-house refrigeration mechanics and maintenance programs.
  • Oversee and standardize corporate refrigeration objectives and procedures.
  • Implement best practices and collaborate with service area supervisors.
  • Provide guidance on refrigeration projects, including pre-construction surveys.
  • Coordinate with safety and compliance teams for effective program management.
  • Handle compliance reporting and training for refrigeration mechanics.
  • Support the Energy Manager in enhancing system performance and reducing costs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training opportunities to stay updated with new technologies.
  • Career advancement potential within the company.
  • Health and wellness initiatives to support employee wellbeing.
  • Dynamic work environment offering a blend of office and field work.
  • Collaboration with various departments to enhance skills and knowledge.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you will be doing

As an Area Refrigeration Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the efforts of Division Refrigeration in-house refrigeration mechanics. Your duties will include ongoing training of refrigeration mechanics as new equipment, materials, and processes become available. You will also direct in-house refrigeration mechanics and/or Authorized Service Providers in the maintenance, leak rate management, service, and repairs of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS systems in retail locations. Additionally, you will provide guidance and recommendations regarding specifications, design, scope, and bidding for all HVAC and refrigeration projects.

Main responsibilities
  • Ensures the standardization of corporate objectives, policies, and procedures with respect to company's implementation of in-house refrigeration maintenance programs.
  • Manages day-to-day operation of division-level refrigeration maintenance programs and in house technician team servicing our stores.
  • OverseeHVACRmaintenance program within the assigned operating area pertaining to In-house refrigeration maintenance and technicians, including service, training, safety, and compliance.
  • Establish best practices, processes, and procedures with other service area supervisors.
  • Collaborate with coordinators, safety, and compliance on day-to-day management of in-house refrigeration program and technicians.
  • Responsibilities involve the performance of discretionary tasks requiring considerable knowledge of HVACR equipment, the division, and company operations.
  • Provide recommendations and direction for all pre-construction refrigeration surveys for stores scheduled for construction, remodel, or expansion.
  • Provide support to the Energy Manager to achieve improved system performance and reduced energy consumption and costs.
  • Responsible for the proper application and handling of all refrigerants in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as compliance with company refrigerant handling policies and procedures.
  • Act as coordinator between the Division and Corporate in the selection of equipment and materials for remodel or upgrade projects as required.
  • Manage a fleet of service trucks issued to in-house mechanics.
  • Maintain, coordinate, and approve services for all outside vendor services as required to support HVAC, refrigeration, and EMS.
  • Identify, coordinate, and assign needed Preventive Maintenance projects, cleaning schedules, and waste reduction projects
  • Maintain accurate tracking and recording of division refrigeration compliance reporting, and train in-house mechanics and ensure compliance procedures are followed.
  • Provide daily support and guidance for division refrigeration HVACR inquiries and/or issues.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience
  • College or Trade School Degree in related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience in areas of refrigeration, electrical, and facility maintenance.
  • Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
  • Thorough knowledge of refrigeration systems used in a supermarket environment is required. Knowledge of current refrigeration system controls (ComTrol, Danfoss, CPC and others) is required.
  • Experience in HVAC maintenance & repairs
  • Able to accept after-hours emergency calls or calls received after normal business hours, when required, to support the overall operation of each store location.
  • Possess good leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others.
  • Able to motivate and work with others to achieve desired results.
  • Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in-person and over the telephone.
  • Basic computer skills required, including Word and Excel.
  • Ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion or work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
  • Travel required, including occasional overnight.

Physical Environment
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 80% travel may be required.
  • Emergency Response: After-hours emergency calls must be addressed.
  • Work Environment: Some tasks are performed in a temperature-controlled office, while others are in exterior ambient conditions.
  • Physical Demands: The incumbent may sit for extended periods at a desk or computer terminal and use various office equipment, including calculators, keyboards, telephones, and PDAs.
  • Facility Access: The incumbent must be able to access all parts of the supervised facility, including roofs, basements, and crawl spaces.
  • Physical Activities: Ladder climbing to mechanical rooms and roofs, as well as stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching, will be required to complete job duties.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

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