Description:
JOB TITLE: Chief Engineer
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Ensure maximum operating efficiency, minimal downtime, and conformity with all company, state, and federal health & safety rules. Position reports directly to the facility manager; position exercises discretionary decision making.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform duties to plan, schedule, supervise, operate, maintain, and repair as needed; Responds to all anticipated emergencies; Keeps all necessary records for all refrigeration, electrical, automatic sprinkler, hot water, compressed air and fire systems.
MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Capable of typing.
- Have good arithmetic skills.
- Capable of following verbal and written instructions.
- Available to work various shifts.
- Capable of standing and walking extended periods of time.
- Understand and follow company policy as stated in the employee handbook.
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must communicate well both written and orally
- Ability to use a computer and computer software including: Microsoft Word and Excel
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 for emergency calls when needed.
- 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.
- Responsible for all building and refrigeration maintenance.
- Responsible for all refrigeration operations.
- Ensures that all OSHA and EPA operational requirements and regulations are met.
- Supervise contractors and approval of contractor bills for payment.
- Responsible for submission of the yearly budget for operations and maintenance.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EDUCATION:
- High School Degree preferred
- RETA Certified Recommended
- Must pass Emergency Response Physical. (Lung Capacity and Auditory Testing are conducted annually)
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5years experience including 2 years in a senior position.
- Strong knowledge of 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 blueprints and P&IDs.
- Knowledge of refrigeration control systems, microprocessors, and asset management systems (e.g. Infor EAM).
- Knowledge of mechanics and mechanical skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Stand, walk; use hands and feet to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear.
- Use of scanners, telephones, and warehouse machinery.
- The employee must be capable of occasionally lifting a minimum of 70 lbs.
- Work longer hours as needed to satisfy the customer and daily and seasonal requirements.
- Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements.
- Able to lift and move product above head.
- Have acceptable and/or correctable vision.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Work in an atmosphere range of + 50 to – 30 degrees F.
- The noise level in the work area is usually moderate – high.
- Personal interaction and communication required to and from other people is extremely high.