REFRIGERATION COMPLIANCE ENGINEER

The Kroger Co. • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Refrigeration Compliance Engineer creates reports and analyzes refrigerant usage details, assists with refrigeration engineering functions, and supports enterprise refrigerant management software systems. The role supports the corporate refrigerant compliance program for retail facilities and guides division facility teams on refrigerant conversions and record-keeping compliance. It requires working knowledge of current federal EPA and state regulations and effective communication with Refrigeration Engineering and division facility engineering teams. The position involves independent travel approximately 15% of the time and requires the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in the refrigeration field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field experience.
• EPA Type 2 Certification.
• Working knowledge of USEPA Section 608 record-keeping requirements for refrigerant management.
• Good technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts and architectural plans.
• Basic financial training.
• Ability to use spreadsheets, word-processing, and database programs.
• Knowledge of refrigerant management software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a technician supervisor, advanced refrigeration technician, maintenance engineer, or maintenance manager.

Responsibilities

• Analyze refrigerant usage details and communicate findings with the Refrigeration Engineering team.
• Support the corporate refrigerant compliance program for all retail facilities.
• Guide division facility teams on refrigerant conversions and record-keeping compliance.
• Maintain working knowledge of current federal EPA and state regulations.
• Communicate effectively to identify and resolve problems.
• Communicate regularly with Refrigeration Engineering and division facility engineering teams about operations, progress metrics, accomplishments, and opportunities.
• Use existing and new computer systems and software to improve efficiency in managing refrigerants.
• Make significant decisions frequently, with close supervision.
• Travel independently approximately 15%.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level