CHIEF ENGINEER
United States Cold StorageAbout the role
Who We Are: USCS is dedicated to advancing, innovating, and serving companies seeking "Best in Service", facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are an employee-focused, equal opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.
The Job Details:
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facilities refrigeration systems, material handling equipment, and maintain all aspects of facility infrastructure and grounds
• Train and Manage daily tasks of maintenance personnel
• Schedule and manage facility projects
• Train all employees in various safety and regulatory compliance topics.
• Must be able to be on call 24/7/365
• Participate on an Emergency Response Team.
• Establish and maintain a high level of professionalism that supports collaboration and problem solving while building strong working relationships with various stakeholders including facility management, subordinates, and vendors.
• Supervise contractors and approval of contractor bills for payment.
The Job Specifics:
• Location, Department and Work Hours: Location, Engineering, Hours Vary
• Reports To: General Manager
• Travel Amount: May Vary
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt
What We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the below qualifications
Education
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• RETA Certified Recommended
• Must pass Emergency Response Physical. (Lung Capacity and Auditory Testing are conducted annually)
Experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance and operation of industrial refrigeration systems including 2 years in a senior position.
• Strong knowledge in federal and state regulatory compliance programs including but not limited to OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Programs.
• Working knowledge of the public refrigerated warehouse (PRW) industry.
• Working knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems (e.g. anhydrous ammonia)
• Working knowledge of the functions of various material handling equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks, lead acid batteries, battery chargers, etc.).
• Knowledge of capital and major repair budgeting
• Ability to read and understand blue prints and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of refrigeration control systems, microprocessors, and asset management systems (e.g. Infor EAM).
• Knowledge of mechanics and mechanical skills.
Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Lift up to 70lbs occasionally with assistance
· Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Be able to speak and hear for safety and productivity
• Use scanners, tablets, radio, phones, and other warehouse machinery
• Ability to lift
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