Maintenance Team Leader - Ammonia Systems

H-E-B; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer located in Houston seeks a Maintenance Team Leader for ammonia systems. This role involves overseeing refrigeration and steam systems' safety and efficiency, leading maintenance and repair operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have an AAS degree or equivalent experience, strong mechanical skills, and communication abilities. The compensation ranges from $60,000 to $65,000, offering a dynamic work environment focused on quality service.

Qualifications

• AAS degree plus 3+ years experience, OR 5+ years as high-level technician plus 3+ years as foreman.
• 5+ years field experience in mechanical systems operations, repair and maintenance.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency of ammonia refrigeration and steam systems.
• Lead daily operations, maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance.
• Administer Process Safety Management Program for assigned facilities.

Skills

Mechanical system operations

Communication skills

MS Office (Excel, Word)

CMMS

Education

AAS degree

RETA CIRO certification

Job description

Maintenance Team Leader - Ammonia Systems

Join H-E-B as a Maintenance Team Leader for our ammonia refrigeration and steam systems at the Industrial Facility Services team. You will oversee safety, reliability, and efficiency of the plant’s cooling systems and lead daily maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency of warehouse and manufacturing ammonia refrigeration and steam systems.
• Lead daily operations, maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance for those systems.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, and contractors on new facility design/construction, helping set standards.
• Administer Process Safety Management Program for assigned facilities.
• Stay current on new technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Work as an owner in the company, focusing on quality, customer service, and teamwork.
• Foster a team that provides superior service, leads cost‑effective maintenance efforts, and drives results.

Qualifications

• AAS degree plus 3+ years of experience, OR 5+ years as a high‑level technician plus 3+ years as foreman.
• 5+ years field experience in mechanical system operations, repair and maintenance with boilers, chillers, controls, plumbing, and electrical.
• RETA CIRO certification.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• PC skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word) and CMMS.

Work Requirements

• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays.
• Work overnights, rotating schedules, holidays, and weekends.
• Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more; lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Walk long distances; climb ladders/stairs to roof access; stand, stoop, crawl; work in hot and cold spaces; maneuver around equipment.
• Work around industrial facilities, including food, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, refrigerated.
• Respond to emergency situations any time of day or night.

Compensation

Houston, TX $60,000.00–$65,000.00 (2 months ago).