Manager, Regional Engineering & Maintenance

Manager, Regional Engineering & Maintenance

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Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose.

We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Responsible for the maintenance of safe, effective and functional facilities by directing installation, maintenance, repair of equipment and utility systems for refrigerated warehouse. Lead, direct and work with Facility Services Managers in the Region on carrying out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Identify current and future maintenance requirements by establishing rapport with management, engineering, production personnel and technicians to understand maintenance requirements at the warehouse.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual capital and maintenance budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Support the successful implementation of annual capital projects in the Region.
• Design, implement, and modify preventive maintenance programs by reviewing production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics; inspecting operating machines, equipment, and systems for conformance with operational standards utilizing the CMMS system.
• Direct maintenance operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programs and personnel policies and procedures including Equal Opportunity Employment and affirmative action.
• Lead compliance activities with all OSHA & EPA regulations and PSM & RMP requirements.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical, electrical and all other municipal and state codes.
• Resolve maintenance problems by conferring with management, engineering, and quality control personnel.
• Protect employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Complete maintenance operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; follow up on work results.
• Develop and maintain maintenance staff by selecting, training, and indoctrinating employees.
• Other duties as required.

• BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Structural Engineering or related field – desirable but not required.
• Minimum 7 years maintenance management and leadership experience, with at least 4-5 years scheduling and maintaining a refrigerated warehouse system, material handling, repair, and building maintenance – required.
• Experience working within CMMS systems;
  Oracle preferred.
• Experience in Reliability Centered Maintenance – preferred.
• Strong knowledge and skill level with NH3 refrigeration system; RETA and CIRO/CARO certifications preferred, but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of the OSHA & EPA compliance programs for warehouses using an ammonia refrigeration system – required.
• Computer skills should include Excel and Word.
• Must be able to work independently and unsupervised.

• Strong time management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both written and verbal with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and demonstrate Americold’s Core Behaviors.
• Possess a strong sense of responsibility and regularly exercise “sound judgment.”
• Possess a strong work “ethic” and always strive to learn new things.
• Progressive, flexible and team-oriented approach desired.
• Must be able to travel as required.

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions.
• Requires several hours per day…