Refrigeration Coordinator - East Division

Posting Date: Mar 3, 2024

Location: Tyler, TX

Company: Brookshire Grocery Company

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a family business based in Tyler, Texas, and currently operates more than 202 stores in three states – Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma – with three distribution centers and a corporate office. BGC prides itself on offering its partners one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, paid time off, stock ownership, a 401k retirement plan, incentive plans, employee discounts, educational scholarships, and access to BGC’s 205-acre outdoor recreation area.

Job Summary

Coordinates and reports for ongoing refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS projects. Conducts store audits and provides support for equipment, suppliers, and training processes.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs regular refrigeration audits, surveys, and store evaluations.
  • Assesses condition of equipment for repair, replacement, or refurbishment.
  • Coordinates, documents, and commissions HVAC/R/EMS special projects. Conducts existing store HVAC/R/EMS controls and lighting commissioning.
  • Supports the performance and quality of HVAC/R/EMS programs through supplier audits and feedback.
  • Supplies information and support to upper management and various Company leaders for supplier performance evaluations.
  • Supports and trains in multiple capacities, including service and technical field support.
  • Performs routine maintenance on refrigeration and HVAC equipment as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Intermediate knowledge of multiple types and designs of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
  • Intermediate knowledge of computer-based environmental and refrigeration controls.
  • Intermediate knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems in retail store facilities.
  • Ability to analyze building and equipment control systems for diagnostics and optimization of equipment conditions.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to review, analyze, and interpret documents such as plans, invoices, general business periodicals, safety rules, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations.
  • Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form with Company leaders, partners, vendors, and sub-contractors.
  • Ability to use knives/box cutters.
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery/ hazardous equipment.
  • Ability to operate a fork lift/pallet jack.
  • Ability to use precision hand tools.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
  • Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
  • Ability to research information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to reason, form concepts and recognize and solve problems.
  • Ability to occasionally travel to off-site and out-of-town locations with possible overnight stays.
  • May be required to drive in accordance with the BGC Driver policy.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

  • High school Diploma or GED required. 
  • Four or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
  • Completion of vocational or technical school preferred.
  • EPA Supermarket Certification required.
  • Industrial Refrigeration Operator Certification preferred.

Physical Demands

  • Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
  • Frequently required to talk and hear.
  • Frequently required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
  • Frequently required to bend, kneel or squat.
  • Frequently required to stand or walk.
  • Occasionally required to use fine finger movements (ex. sorting and typing).
  • Occasionally required to sit for long periods of time.
  • Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 100 lbs.
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop or crawl.
  • Occasionally required to drive.

Work Context and Environment

  • Work is generally performed in a variety of environments, including walk-ins, electrical rooms, rooftops, and parking lots.
  • Frequently exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
  • Frequently exposed to outside temperatures and weather.
  • Occasionally exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).
  • Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents.
  • Occasionally exposed to industrial odors, fumes and dust.
  • Occasionally exposed to heights.
  • Occasionally exposed to confined spaces (ex. air vents, crawl spaces).
  • Noise level varies.

Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug free and alcohol-free environment for its partners and guests. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.


Nearest Major Market: Tyler