Refrigeration Operator

About Weee!

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.

Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ammonia refrigeration and freon-based cooling systems including operation, maintenance, and repairs

• Maintain and operate single, two-stage, cascade ammonia systems and subsystems

• Monitor and identify abnormal operating pressures, temperatures, and conditions within the refrigeration system; adjust, repair, and/or schedule service as required

• Operate refrigeration system components including vacuum pumps, chillers, evaporators, condensers, compressors, controls, and valves

• Perform and delegate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections and preventative maintenance on refrigeration equipment and cooler machinery on and off-site

• Perform maintenance duties such as plumbing, replacing valves, installing fixtures, detecting and repairing leaks

• Handle hazardous materials following OSHA and EPA guidance

• Monitor and record all system readings to document equipment operation and provide reports and troubleshooting

• Respond to emergency breakdowns of refrigeration systems

• Procure quotations and bids for work scopes, repairs, parts, and construction projects

• Ensure continuous training and competency on refrigeration updates and standards

• Train personnel for routine checks and system operations following SOP

• Act upon EAP and technical guidance during emergency and system malfunction situations

• Handle unscheduled and emergency equipment shutdowns

• Ensure all refrigeration equipment functions in a safe and optimal manner

• Support continuous operation of facility utility systems and preventative maintenance programs

• Assist in record-keeping and training requirements for ammonia refrigeration system compliance with state and federal guidelines

• Perform duties as assigned by the facility Manager

Qualifications

• Blue Seal (Toxic) Operating license issued by the state of New Jersey

• Minimum 3 years of ammonia and freon-based refrigeration experience

• Experience with screw and reciprocating compressors, recirculation pumps, HVAC units, boilers, air compressors, and associated control systems

• Work experience in ammonia system pump-downs and repairs

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

• Ability to understand refrigeration blueprints, P&ID, and cut sheets

• Trained and experienced in lock-out, tag-out, and safe work practices

• Must be able to respond to emergencies 24/7 including after hours and weekends

• Best-practice and professional knowledge of industrial maintenance and standards

• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment

• Detail-oriented, cost-conscious, and deadline sensitive

• Able to climb stairs and ladders and be fall-protection trained

• Able to work at variable heights

• Able to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs.

• Able to work in roof height and outdoor environments; cold, wet, and cold storage temperatures

Preferred:

• At least 3 years of active experience with cooling processes, ammonia refrigeration, and freon-based facilities within a produce/food processing and storage facility

• Knowledge of chemical testing for cooling towers and ammonia systems

• Hazmat Responder Certification

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts: 6AM-6PM

• 2 days per week: Saturday and Sunday

• Night shifts, weekends, and holidays required

• Must be available 24/7 for emergency response including after hours and weekends

Compensation Range

• The US base salary range for this position is $35.85 - $42.25

• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

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Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at [email protected].

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