Job Description: Maintenance Manager, Refrigeration
Location: Sterling, VA
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 / Annually
Classification: Exempt
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Senior Maintenance Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a Maintenance Manager, Refrigeration to oversee the safe operation, management, and maintenance of an Ammonia Refrigeration System and other mechanical counterparts. This role requires expertise in industrial/building maintenance, preventive maintenance planning, process safety management, and capital budgeting. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume food or beverage manufacturing and be proficient in refrigeration maintenance, troubleshooting, and team supervision.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), or Professional Engineer (PE) certification; or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in the food or beverage industry.
- Extensive experience in engineering, preventive maintenance, and systems infrastructure upgrades.
- Prior experience managing project, process, and packaging engineering functions in a team setting.
- Capital budgeting and planning experience.
- Process Safety Management (PSM) experience for Ammonia Refrigeration Systems (preferred).
Qualifications & Skills
- 3 to 5 years of experience in ammonia refrigeration and maintenance.
- CIRO Certification or ability to obtain RETA CIRO Certification within an acceptable timeframe.
- Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and industrial refrigeration systems.
- Proficiency in NEC (National Electrical Code) and ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Experience with building maintenance, freezer doors, truck bay levelers, and restraints.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work in temperature extremes ranging from -40 F to 110 F.
- Willingness to work after hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
- Ability to work on elevated equipment and stand or stoop for prolonged periods.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of the Ammonia Refrigeration System and other facility mechanical components.
- Manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Supervise and provide direction to a small maintenance crew while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Perform daily equipment checks, inspections, and documentation to maintain compliance with mechanical standards.
- Support SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards by maintaining food safety and quality procedures in the work area.
- Track and log materials, resources, and maintenance activities for reporting and budgeting.
- Oversee industrial/building maintenance, repair projects, and facility upkeep.
- Implement public safety and security procedures to protect personnel, equipment, and property.
- Conduct data entry and management on the Maintenance Management System and PSM website.