Ammonia Chief Refrigeration Engineer

Weee! Inc

Clifton, NJ

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About Weee!Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch. Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing. This role is onsite 5 days a week in Clifton, NJ Responsibilities: Maintain the Ammonia refrigeration and other freon based cooling systems including, but not limited to operation, maintenance, and repairs.Maintain and operate single, two stage, cascade ammonia systems and subsystemsMonitor and identify abnormal operating pressures, temperatures, and conditions within the refrigeration system, adjust, repairs and/or schedule service as requiredThoroughly understanding and able to handle refrigeration system components, including vacuum pumps, chillers, evaporators, condensers, compressors, controls, and valves etc.Perform and delegate to daily, weekly, monthly, annually inspections, and preventative maintenance on the refrigeration equipment and other cooler machinery on and off-site as neededPerform other maintenance duties such as plumbing, replacing valves, installing fixtures, detecting, and repairing leaks as neededHandle hazardous materials as directed and follow guidance of OSHA and EPAMonitor and record all system readings to document operation of the equipment and the system and provide reports and troubleshootingRespond to emergency breakdowns of the refrigeration systemsProcure quotations and bids for the order of work scopes, repairs, parts, and construction projects as neededEnsure continuous training and competency of refrigeration updates and standardsTrain personnel for routine check and system following the SOPThoroughly understand and can act upon based on EAP and technical guidance during emergency and system malfunction situationsHandle unscheduled and emergency shut down of equipmentEnsure all refrigeration equipment is functioning in a safe and optimal mannerEnsures continuous operation of all the facility utility systems and supports preventative maintenance programs. Assists in the record-keeping and training requirements for all components of the Ammonia refrigeration system in compliance with State and federal guidelines. Must perform duties as assigned by the facility Manager. Qualifications Must posses a Gold Seal Operating Engineer's license issued by the state of New Jersey Minimum of 5 or more year of Ammonia and freon based refrigeration experienceAt least 4 years of active experience with cooling processes, ammonia refrigeration, and other freon based facilities within a produce and food processing and storage facility is a plusExperience with screw and reciprocating compressors, recirculation pumps, HVAC units, boilers, air compressors, and associated control systemsWork experience in ammonia system pump-downs and repairsKnowledge of chemical testing for cooling towers and ammonia system preferredStrong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skillsAbility to understand refrigeration blueprints, P&ID, and cut sheets Hazmat Responder Certification preferredTrained and experienced in lock-out, tag-out, and safe work practicesMust be able to respond to emergencies if needed 24/17 including after hours and weekends. Best-practice and professional knowledge of industrial maintenance and standardsAble to perform in a fast-paced environmentMust be detailed-oriented, cost-conscious, and deadline sensitivePhysical requirements Able to climb stairs and ladders and fall-protection trainedAble to work at variable heightsAble to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs. in weightEnvironmental conditions Roof height and outdoors; cold, wet, and cold storage temperaturesBenefits Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages401k, 4% company matchEquity and Bonus Vacation, sick and holiday time offMonthly mobile stipendMonthly Weee! Points creditsCompensation Range The US base salary range for this full-time position is $131,000 - $154,000This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and locationThe range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by mult