About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time.  A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.

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Job Overview:

Responsible for directing the efforts of Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions Southern California in-house refrigeration construction technicians. Responsible for ongoing training of refrigeration construction technicians, as new equipment, materials and processes become available. Provide guidance and recommendations relevant to specifications, design, scope, for all HVAC and refrigeration projects and direct in-house refrigeration construction technicians.  Coordinate and communicate project scheduling with store and operations personnel, material and equipment suppliers and other internal and external parties and contractors. Read blueprints and perform material take offs and build labor schedules for refrigeration construction projects. Ability to survey and assess stores and provide recommendations to improve refrigeration system reliability, reduce refrigerant leaks and provide refrigeration system design guidance. 

The salary range is $114,100 - $159,700 annually.  Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications.  There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Responsible for the training of all in-house refrigeration construction technicians. Responsible for directing in-house refrigeration construction technicians in all areas of refrigeration and HVAC. Responsible for assisting the Construction Department both in division and national in their efforts to build or remodel stores within the Southern California Division. 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, procedures, reporting and tracking. Responsible for material take offs from refrigeration engineering drawings and material, tool and equipment ordering necessary to execute refrigeration construction projects, maintaining standards and criteria as established by Albertsons Companies. Act as coordinator between the Division and Corporate in the selection of equipment and materials for remodel or upgrade projects as required. Coordinate with refrigeration engineers, architects, design consultants and contractors on project design and provide recommendations and guidance. Responsible for completing the pre and post refrigeration project walk throughs at project, remodel and new stores. Manage all aspects of the in-house refrigeration technicians assigned to ensure company guidelines and safety policies are followed. 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 - plumbing, electrical, carpentry, refrigeration and in-store equipment repairs and/or replacements. Request, track and coordinate purchase orders for division maintenance capital improvement projects. Coordinate and conduct project meetings with store personnel, local and national operations teams and outside contractors. Responsible for in-house refrigeration construction project capital tracking and reporting. Maintain accurate tracking and recording of division EPA and CARB refrigeration reporting, train in-house mechanics and ensure compliance in refrigerant reporting. Provide daily support and guidance for individual store refrigeration and HVAC inquiries and / or issues. Review and approve supplier and vendor invoices as required.

Job Requirements:

(Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

College or Trade School Degree in related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience in areas of refrigeration, electrical and facility maintenance.  Thorough knowledge of refrigeration and HVAC systems and their construction and installation in a supermarket environment is required.  Knowledge of current refrigeration system controls (ComTrol, Danfoss, CPC and others) is required. 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. Some travel required, including occasional overnight.

Physical Environment:

80% travel may be required.  After-hours emergency calls will need to be responded to.  Some work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.  Some work is performed in exterior ambient conditions.  Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.  Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, PDA and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.  Incumbent must be able to get access to all parts of the facility supervised including but not limited to; roof’s, basements, crawl spaces, etc.  Ladder climbing to mechanical rooms and roofs, stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching will be required in completion of job duties. 

*Resumes are highly recommended.

What is it like at Albertsons? 

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.