Ammonia Refridgeration Supervisor

Ben E. Keith Company; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401K with matching contribution

Paid Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company in Gainesville, Florida is looking for an Ammonia Refrigeration Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and repair of ammonia equipment. The candidate will be responsible for training team members and collaborating with the Maintenance Department to ensure all systems operate efficiently.

The ideal applicant must have experience with ammonia systems, relevant certifications, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a refrigeration technician/operator.
• Strong written and verbal skills, ability to read schematics.
• Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ammonia equipment and supervise team members.
• Monitor load demands and adjust equipment as needed.
• Assist with repairs and maintain cleanliness in the facility.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration experience

Process safety management

Pipefitting skills

Welding and machining

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ammonia Operator 1 Certification

Ammonia Operator 2 Certification (in progress)

Tools

Boilers

Chillers

Software for tracking equipment

Job description

About Ben E. Keith Company

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi‑state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser‑Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Ammonia Refrigeration Supervisor – Job Purpose

The purpose of the Ammonia Refrigeration Supervisor is to maintain ammonia equipment; repair boilers, chillers and auxiliary equipment (pumps, steam/water valves, air compressors, high‑pressure condensate, evaporators, condensers, etc).

Key Responsibilities

Fill in and supervise for Ammonia Manager, be able to train and develop team members in maintaining an ammonia refrigeration system. Partner with the Maintenance department team members to support all facilities maintenance.

Assist and be knowledgeable in any maintenance needs within the facility, building, grounds, facilities, material handling equipment, MHE equipment etc. Assist with cost reduction and work to be as energy efficient as possible.

Monitor load demands and adjust boilers, compressors, and pumps to maintain required steam, air, and water output. Monitor and adjust chemical feed systems for water treatment to ensure proper levels.

Understand and maintain valves and equipment controls to regulate steam, water, and fuel flow, refrigeration.

Inspect boiler safety devices, chillers, and observe meters/gauges to ensure proper operation. Report and document abnormal conditions or major repairs needed to the system. Assist in corrective action, repairs on the system as needed. Ability to train others in all repairs and processes.

Assist with repairs (meters, valves, gaskets, joints) as needed. Maintain boiler/chiller/compressor room cleanliness and safety standards. Drive good practices and standards to strive towards excellence. Be familiar with root cause failure analysis in order to prevent failures, extend the life of equipment and save cost.

Assist in annual inspections and preparation. Demonstrate safe work practices and adherence to organizational safety programs, document and use software to track work, time, parts, compliance preventive, predictive maintenance for reliability of the system.

Assist and maintain all guidelines associated with Process Safety management procedures. Document all records and use the ePSM system to meet compliance requirements. Work with 3rd party vendors to support PSM.

Able and willing to do any other task for facilities, maintenance, building and grounds for BEK.

Required Qualifications

Operator 1 Ammonia Certification (minimum requirement), working towards certification for Operator 2 Ammonia Certification, RETA Certification, Hazwoper certification. Must be certified to work on and do repair service to the ammonia system.

2‑5 years of real work experience as a refrigeration technician/operator.

High school diploma or GED, valid certifications for position, valid driver’s license.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in reading schematics and using software to track equipment, work, time, inspections and expense. Experience in process safety management and using software to track all Ammonia system records.

Must have Ammonia refrigeration experience, knowledge of engine & boiler systems, electricity & motor controls, pneumatics & hydraulics, mechanical systems experience with predictive/preventive maintenance, site utilities, and system troubleshooting.

Skills in pipefitting, welding, machining, or metal fabrication, electrical and controls.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Profit‑Sharing Plan (100% company‑paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union

EEO Statement

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family‑owned business with a long‑standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families. We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.