Chief Engineer (Facilities Manager)

Tropicana Brands Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD insurance

Job summary

Tropicana Brands Group, Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Facilities Manager and Chief Engineer to oversee the Jersey City Distribution Center—maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems, safety programs, and facility operations.

Lead budgets, vendor management, and capital projects while ensuring compliance with IIAR, OSHA, and NJDEP standards. Requires NJ Gold Seal Certification and onsite presence in Jersey City.

Qualifications

• Ammonia refrigeration process knowledge and handling
• Supervisory experience preferred in facility environments
• Familiarity with EPA/OSHA/NJDEP regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets for facility operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Oversee maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems and building utilities.
• Ensure compliance with IIAR, OSHA, and NJDEP standards and regulations.
• Lead safety programs and incident response planning.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and supervise the maintenance team.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration handling

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Safety training

Education

Engineering degree

High school diploma or equivalent

New Jersey Gold Seal Certification

Job description

Jersey City Distribution Center
9 Linden Avenue East
Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Description

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we're committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

The Supply Chain function is essential to Tropicana Brand Group's success by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. By improving warehouse operations, optimizing transportation routes, and refining inventory management practices, the team plays a critical role in streamlining processes. Collaborating with other departments to align strategies, the Supply Chain team ensures that Tropicana meets customer demands while maintaining a high standard of performance and cost-effectiveness. Through their efforts, they contribute to both short-term achievements and long-term growth.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

We are looking to add a Facilities Manager and Chief Engineer to our Supply Chain team. Responsibilities are related to the upkeep, maintenance, and functionality of the Tropicana Jersey City Distribution facility. This role often involves managing budgets, supervising staff, ensuring safety and compliance, and coordinating various services. Key duties include overseeing Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration Plant building and equipment maintenance, managing vendors, contractors, and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. Additional responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement long-term capital plans for the facility and support chilled distribution facilities, including space allocation, renovation, and equipment upgrades to adhere to IIAR Refrigeration Standards
• Develop and manage budgets for facility operations, maintenance, and capital projects, seeking cost-effective solutions and identifying areas for improvement
• Implements capital improvements as Project Manager, initiating building projects, renovations, and refurbishments, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Building Maintenance: ensure the building and its systems (Conyer systems, Cranes, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) are well-maintained and functioning properly
• Preventative Maintenance: develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for utility and refrigeration equipment to ensure compliance with IIAR, OSHA, and NJDEP standards and regulations
• Emergency Response: incident commander to respond to emergencies and coordinate disaster response efforts
• Vendor Management: Manage blanket order service contracts with vendors for services including but not limited to cleaning and landscaping, negotiating contracts and overseeing their performance
• Ensure the facility meets all health, safety and environmental regulations, conduct regular inspections and implement safety procedures and ensure compliance
• Overseeing the site Risk Management plan and the compliance with the 14 program elements of Process Safety Management
• Completes required Hazardous Assessments and file updates to environmental agencies
• Manager and supervise refrigeration and maintenance team
• Provide required training and development shift engineers ensuring all team members meet skill and knowledge requirements
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including employees, contractors, and vendors
• Coordinate the various activities within the facility, ensuring smooth operation and efficient use of resources in a multifaceted role that requires a combination of technical expertise, management skills, and a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

The Perfect Blend: Experience

• 2+ years practical experience with ammonia refrigeration handling, with a minimum of 1-year supervisory experience
• Must be familiar with all local and state regulations relating to the ammonia facility
• Full knowledge of TCPA, EPA, and OSHA regulatory requirements for Anhydrous Ammonia
• Must possess a valid New Jersey Gold Seal Certification

Must be thoroughly familiar with the ammonia refrigeration process used at facility, including the process equipment, standard operating procedures, effects of overexposure and the safety and emergency steps to counteract such exposure., and the emergency response program

Must have received training and be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of all personnel protective equipment

Must be familiar with Mechanical Inspection Bureau State regulations relating to the operation of an ammonia facility greater than 300 tons

• Must be familiar with Calarp ammonia requirements to support ammonia refrigeration compliance for our Walnut Distribution facility
• College degree in engineering, highly desirable. Minimum high school diploma, or equivalent
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be located in Jersey City, NJ surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
• Willingness to be onsite daily in the Tropicana [office, warehouse, manufacturing plant] in CITY

Perks That Pack a Punch

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$160,000

Equal Opportunity Employer
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