Maintenance Lead

Americold Logistics, LLC. in; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Technician to perform advanced maintenance and repair across our warehouse operations. You will lead troubleshooting of ammonia refrigeration, oversee technicians, and ensure safety compliance in all tasks.

The role requires hands-on expertise in control systems, preventative maintenance, and mentoring junior staff. Expect duties aligned with OSHA standards and operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial refrigeration maintenance experience including ammonia refrigeration.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of industrial refrigeration and maintenance courses is required.
• Must complete HAZMAT training and maintain certification.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing control systems such as ALTA and Allen Bradley.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor refrigeration equipment and parameters to support operations.
• Troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration and related electrical/mechanical control systems.
• Replace components following lockout/tagout and safety procedures.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on warehouse equipment.
• Oversee internal and external technicians for quality and safety.
• Maintain maintenance records and support safety and operational excellence initiatives.
• Inspect ongoing work for compliance and quality control.

Skills

Troubleshooting systems

Safety compliance

Contractor oversight

Training others

OSHA standards

Education

GED/high school diploma

Industrial refrigeration courses

HAZMAT certification

Tools

Oracle CMMS

ALTA control systems

Allen Bradley

Job description

What You'll Do

Under minimal supervision, you will independently perform advanced refrigeration maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse to support operational objectives. Responsibilities include setting up and monitoring refrigeration equipment, troubleshooting systems, replacing components, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will also oversee contractors, participate in operational excellence initiatives, and assist in training less experienced technicians.

Essential Functions

• Define and set up operational settings and parameters for all refrigeration equipment.
• Monitor system performance and take actions to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and control systems to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Replace components within refrigeration systems following safe lockout/tagout procedures and safety program requirements.
• Perform routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Oversee and inspect work of internal and external technicians for compliance and quality control and assist in training and development of less experienced technicians.
• Maintain accurate preventive and predictive maintenance records and participate in operational excellence initiatives.
• Inspect and review "in progress" and "completed" work of internal and external technicians for compliance and quality control.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Minimum 5 years of industrial refrigeration maintenance experience including ammonia refrigeration.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Successful completion of assigned industrial refrigeration and maintenance courses required.
• Required to complete HAZMAT training and maintain certification.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing control systems such as ALTA and Allen Bradley.
• Computerized Maintenance Management System experience.

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience working in a cold storage environment.
• RETA CIRO/CARO certifications.
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Demonstrated experience performing root cause analysis and component-level diagnostics on industrial refrigeration systems.
• Experience providing formal or informal technical training and mentorship to junior refrigeration technicians.

Physical Requirements

• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.
• Able to work in confined areas.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.
• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia).
• Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.