Hybrid Reliability & Facilities Engineer at Associated Grocers

Summary:                                     

🌟Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? 🌟 Join the team at Associated Grocers - a company that values innovation, growth, and reliability! We're seeking a Reliability & Facilities Engineer to help drive the performance and safety of our expanding operations. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the functionality, safety, and efficiency of our facility infrastructure. This includes overseeing systems such as ammonia refrigeration, mechanical operations, power distribution, HVAC, automation, and structural maintenance. You'll collaborate with internal departments, contractors, and vendors to ensure all systems are operating within regulatory, environmental, and industry standards.

⭐ Competitive pay, weekly payroll, a comprehensive benefits package, 401K retirement program, Paid Time Off, and a Fantastic Team Environment! ⭐  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Ensure reliability and operation of process equipment, to include compressors, cooling towers, evaporators, valves, pumps, piping and vessels.
2. Oversee the operation, maintenance, repair and upgrades of facility systems (ammonia refrigeration plant, HVAC, electrical, robotics, fire and safety systems, etc.).
3. Conduct reliability evaluations/inspections to ensure the facility equipment is operating efficiently and in compliance with safety, regulatory and manufacturer standards.
4. Maintain site-specific process documentation, such as MOCs, P&IDs, mechanical integrity, power distribution schematics and control systems.
5. Understand and apply pertinent IIAR, RAGAGEP, ANSI, ASME, NFPA, and ASHREA codes, standards, and recommendations.
6. Understand and apply pertinent guidelines of the PSM/RMP programs.
7. Prepare capital improvement projects, including planning, budgeting, and coordinating with external contractors and vendors.
8. Maintain and develop preventative maintenance programs for equipment and infrastructure.
9. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to plant operations, building systems and equipment.
10. Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and regulatory compliance through CMMS.
11. Ensure facility readiness for emergency situations and support emergency response planning.
12. Maintain documentation required for OSHA/EPA/LA DEQ compliance.

Education and/or Experience                                             

·      Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred or equivalent work experience for required responsibilities.)

·      5+ years of relevant experience in Industrial facilities engineering.

·      Strong knowledge of industrial and building systems, codes, and regulations.

·      Strong project management and problem-solving skills

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Other Skills and Abilities 

• Knowledge of refrigeration equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of welding tools.
• Knowledge of normal shop equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of electrical systems (DC and three phase AC), equipment, and tools (480V and below).
• Ability to effectively use standard Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to effectively use Autodesk AutoCad or similar CAD tools.
• Knowledge of Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration equipment with focus on Frick compressors and control panels.
• Knowledge of PLC platforms (such as Opto 22 or Allen Bradley).