Systems & Sustainability Associate I - Refrigeration and Remote Monitoring

ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer. How can you play a part? By joining our Systems & Sustainability team. The team supports sustainability initiatives aimed to minimize our environmental impact including energy efficiency, utility analysis, refrigerant management and renewable energy. Helping us grow can translate into a great move for your career.

In this role the Systems & Sustainability Associate I - Refrigeration and Remote Monitoring will be responsible for remote monitoring and reporting on refrigeration, HVAC and control systems within our locations. work with ALDI Facilities team, our HVACR contractors and OEMs to support servicing of our HVACR systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working with refrigeration, HVAC and control systems, have an educational background in HVACR, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering. The objective of this role is to support optimized equipment operation while mitigating equipment downtime by developing reports and identifying trends.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $25.25 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $26.00 | Year 3 - $26.75 | Year 4 - $27.75

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Provides administrative support to their designated area of responsibility. 
• Communicates information on behalf of their direct leader, including written and verbal communication.
• Creates reports as required to provide information for management decision-making.
• Works cooperatively with third parties, including, but not limited to, government agencies, contractors, vendors, and real estate professionals.
• Works proactively to identify, investigate, and report irregularities within designated area of responsibility.
• Conducts training and cross training of knowledge and expertise within area of responsibility.
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system for the department and ensures items are archived and disposed of per company guidelines.
• Communicates with internal and external auditors as necessary.
• Shares findings with appropriate disciplines to work towards constant improvement of processes and results. 
• Supports the development of plans for managing the company’s energy resources.
• Assists with analyzing operations procedures and processes to determine areas in need of energy efficient improvements.
• Assists with the maintenance of energy efficient technologies and cost/benefit analyses of implementation.
• Supports the development and implementation of energy efficient programs across the business.
• Supports the collaboration with industry experts for cost effective and carbon friendly building and refrigeration systems.
• Supports business operations efforts to reduce total cost of refrigeration, HVAC and lighting repair and maintenance spend.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. 
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement. 
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to understand, reconcile, and substantiate balances in the associated General Ledger accounts. 
• Proficient in data entry and typing. 
• Displays expense and cost control in decision-making. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Environment, Sustainability, Facilities, Engineering, Business or a related field required. 

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required.

• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. 

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.

• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.

• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.

• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. 

• Local travel required.

• Up to 10%.