Manager Field Systems Engineer - Refrigeration

• Ensures the training, development, and performance of their team’s staff
• Recruits and recommends qualified employees for their team’s staff positions
• Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team
• Understands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization
• Makes recommendations regarding building operations and controls for stores, National Services offices and warehouse facilities
• Supports International Sustainability and International Real Estate company initiatives through technology, exploration and advancement on mechanical systems
• Advises and works with design professionals to keep drawings accurate and up to date
• Advises ALDI Facilities and Real Estate teams on contractor performance and training needs
• Engages with equipment manufacturers and other vendors to address site specific or systemic concerns
• Works with government officials, utility companies, and equipment suppliers as needed on specific projects
• Consults with stakeholders and vendor partners regarding facilities
• Facilitates the communication between store development, facilities, systems, & sustainability teams, and committee stakeholders
• Consults with leadership on the development of their team's strategy
• Advises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate
• Liaises with divisions to ensure timely and efficient communication flow
• Consults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organization
• Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area
• communicates updates to leadership
• Utilizes advanced knowledge of refrigeration with a strong focus with CO2, mechanical and electrical equipment to attend sites and oversee ALDI specifications are being met
• Attends and audits site equipment installation and start-ups, commissioning, and preventative maintenance providing detailed reports of findings
• Attends stores as an escalation request to support diagnosing field issues, creates thorough field reports, measurements, observations collected and recommends on actions to resolve
• Coordinates between internal and external stakeholders to resolve concerns
• Provides training to Real Estate (CPMs), Facilities, Central Teams, contractors
• Documents all aspects of each site visit
• Optimizes BMCS (Building Management & Control System) for ALDI through cross-functional collaboration
• Creates and maintains records of cost-savings opportunities and measures taken
• Maintains accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation
• Conducts regular reviews of market pricing and technology advances for critical trades
• Utilizes Energy Reports, Leak Reports, repair records, spend data and other KPI reports identifying non-conformities and takes action to mitigate unnecessary spend
• Supports remote review of refrigeration and HVAC asset performance and recommends asset disposal and replacements per equipment guidelines
• Provides reporting on common issues, asset retirement and replacement plans, KPIs on service company performance, and cost control initiatives
• Progresses and maintains scope of work for mechanical systems
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility
• Prepares and provides reporting to their direct leader on a regular basis to evaluate data trends that should be addressed with service and/or equipment vendors
• Completes evaluations of bids for relevant vendors
• Supports implementation projects related to Building Management & Controls Systems (BMCS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) from initiation through implementation with an overall goal of driving efficiencies and reducing expenses related to all equipment within store locations
• Drives strategic technology evaluation to ensure appropriate modernization of refrigeration, HVAC, and BMCS for any facility (stores, DCs, corporate campuses)
• Maintains understanding of refrigeration, HVAC, and BMCS design and best practices
• Ensures the soundness of technical development of BMCS including related products and designs
• Coordinates with direct leader on team KPIs and overall workload management
• Prepares necessary communication for internal and external business partners related to findings discovered via building systems
• Works with ALDI Facilities and Construction teams along with equipment partners to coordinate implementation of strategic initiatives and support resolution of complex mechanical complications
• Assists on global committees and projects
• Drives the mechanical (refrigeration and HVAC) prototype specifications including performance analysis
• Manages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements
• Serves as the primary link between their team’s staff and leadership to ensure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer or Information Science, Programming, Refrigeration & HVAC or a related field is required
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Refrigeration, HVAC, Building Automation, Controls, Information Technology and/or Computer Programming and Retail Operations is required
• Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports
• Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company
• Conflict management skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and other technical literature
• Ability to write and present complex reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively to varying range of audiences
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts for problem solving as well as making calculations
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group
• Understands refrigeration and HVAC systems & repairs
• Understands building management & controls systems
• Understands IT infrastructure and internet security requirements
• Basic understanding of engineering of mechanical systems and related controls
• Project management skills, including the achievement of desired results within scope, timeline, and budget
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel knowledge
• Thinks critically and analytically
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting and organizing onsite meetings
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 75 lbs
• Domestic travel required
• Up to 70% travel

Experience working with educating, and training others on Refrigeration, HVAC and Control Systems is preferred

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance