Assistant Refrigeration Compliance Manager

The Kroger Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Refrigerant Management Specialist to oversee refrigerant tracking, assist with refrigeration engineering tasks, and support enterprise refrigerant management software systems.

The role emphasizes adherence to EPA regulations and collaboration with division facility teams to ensure compliance and efficient operations. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years in refrigeration, EPA Type 2 Certification, and strong technical writing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the refrigeration field.
• EPA Type 2 Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of USEPA 608 refrigerant record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to read contracts and architectural plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee refrigerant tracking processes and systems.
• Assist refrigeration engineering functions and enterprise software support.
• Advise division teams on refrigerant conversions and compliance.
• Monitor Federal EPA and State refrigerant regulations.
• Communicate with Refrigeration Engineer and facility teams.
• Travel approximately 30% for site visits.

Skills

Refrigeration engineering

EPA Type 2 Certification

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Refrigerant management software

Job description

Oversee refrigerant tracking processes and systems. Assist with refrigeration engineering functions. Assist with the department’s support of enterprise refrigerant management software systems. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Analyze refrigerant usage details and communicate with Refrigeration Engineer
• Assist with corporate refrigerant compliance program for all retail facilities
• Guide division facility teams on refrigerant conversions and record keeping compliance
• Monitor and communicate current and future Federal EPA and State regulations
• Communicate effectively to identify and resolve problems
• Communicate with Refrigeration Engineer and division facility engineering teams regularly regarding operation, progress metrics, accomplishments and opportunities
• Communicate effectively to identify and resolve problems
• Communicate with division facility engineering teams regularly regarding operation, progress metrics, accomplishments and opportunities
• Use existing and new computer systems and software to improve efficiency in managing refrigerants
• Frequently make significant decisions with close supervision
• Travel independently (30%)
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the refrigeration field
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field experience
• Ability to assist others in area of construction and maintenance
• EPA Type 2 Certification
• High level refrigeration background experience
• Expert level knowledge of the USEPA Section 608 record keeping requirements for refrigerant management
• Good technical writing and presentation skills
• Ability to read and interpret contracts and architectural plans
• Basic financial training
• Ability to use spreadsheets, word-processing and database programs
• Refrigerant management software knowledge{ "/
• Communicate effectively with management
• Strong presentation and writing skills

Desired Qualifications

• Maintenance engineer, maintenance manager, technical supervisor, regional project manager or division project manager experience