Field Systems Engineering Manager

Join ALDI's National Real Estate Services team and be part of the success of one of the fastest growing retailers in the nation. As a Field Systems Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the procurement and development of each location, working on details such as store layouts and fixtures.

This is a unique opportunity to drive our success as well as your own. You will be responsible for supporting field investigations, commissioning, and training stakeholders on refrigeration, HVAC, and control systems within our stores. The ideal candidate will work with ALDI Facilities and Construction teams along with equipment manufacturers to coordinate implementation of strategic initiatives and support resolution of complex mechanical complications.

• Support field investigations, commissioning, and training stakeholders on refrigeration, HVAC, and control systems within our stores.
• Work with ALDI Facilities and Construction teams along with equipment manufacturers to coordinate implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Support resolution of complex mechanical complications.
• Recruit and recommend qualified employees for team positions.
• Establish, communicate, and evaluate job responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Understand the overarching company strategy and communicate core values to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
• Make recommendations regarding building operations and controls for stores, National Services offices, and warehouse facilities.
• Support International Sustainability and International Real Estate company initiatives through technology, exploration, and advancement on mechanical systems.
• Advises and works with design professionals to keep drawings accurate and up to date.
• Advises ALDI Facilities and Real Estate teams on contractor performance and training needs.
• Engages with equipment manufacturers and other vendors to address site-specific or systemic concerns.
• Works with government officials, utility companies, and equipment suppliers as needed on specific projects.
• Consults with stakeholders and vendor partners regarding facilities.
• Facilitates communication between store development, facilities, systems, and sustainability teams, and committee stakeholders.
• Consults with leadership on the development of their team's strategy.
• Advises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate.
• Liaises with divisions to ensure timely and efficient communication flow.
• Consults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organization.
• Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicates updates to leadership.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge of refrigeration with a strong focus on CO2 and propane systems, mechanical, and electrical equipment to attend sites and oversee ALDI specifications are being met.
• Attends and audits site equipment installation and start-ups, commissioning, and preventative maintenance providing detailed reports of findings.
• Attends stores as an escalation request to support diagnosing field issues, creates thorough field reports, measurements, observations collected, and recommends actions to resolve.
• Coordinates between internal and external stakeholders to resolve concerns.
• Provides training to Real Estate (CPMs), Facilities, Central Teams, contractors.
• Documents all aspects of each site visit.
• Optimizes BMCS (Building Management & Control System) for ALDI through cross-functional collaboration.
• Creates and maintains records of cost-savings opportunities and measures taken.
• Maintains accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation.
• Conducts regular reviews of market pricing and technology advances for critical trades.
• Utilizes Energy Reports, Leak Reports, repair records, spend data, and other KPI reports identifying non-conformities and takes action to mitigate unnecessary spend.
• Supports remote review of refrigeration and HVAC asset performance and recommends asset disposal and replacements per equipment guidelines.
• Provides reporting on common issues, asset retirement, and replacement plans, KPIs on service company performance, and cost control initiatives.
• Progresses and maintains scope of work for mechanical systems.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within the area of responsibility.
• Prepares and provides reporting to their direct leader on a regular basis to evaluate data trends that should be addressed with service and/or equipment vendors.
• Completes evaluations of bids for relevant vendors.
• Supports implementation projects related to Building Management & Controls Systems (BMCS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) from initiation through implementation with an overall goal of driving efficiencies and reducing expenses related to all equipment within store locations.
• Drives strategic technology evaluation to ensure appropriate modernization of refrigeration, HVAC, and BMCS for any facility (stores, DCs, corporate campuses).
• Maintains understanding of refrigeration, HVAC, and BMCS design and best practices.
• Ensures the soundness of technical development of BMCS including related products and designs.
• Coordinates with direct leader on team KPIs and overall workload management.
• Prepares necessary communication for internal and external business partners related to findings discovered via building systems.
• Works with ALDI Facilities and Construction teams along with equipment partners to coordinate implementation of strategic initiatives and support resolution of complex mechanical complications.
• Assists on global committees and projects.
• Drives the mechanical (refrigeration and HVAC) prototype specifications including performance analysis.
• Manages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements.
• Serves as the primary link between their team's staff and leadership to ensure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement.
• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer or Information Science, Programming, or a related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in refrigeration, HVAC, Building Automation, Controls, Information Technology, and/or Computer Programming and Retail Operations required.
• Experience working with educating and training others on refrigeration, HVAC, and control systems preferred.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

• A portion of work is completed in an office, remote office, or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.
• Work may be performed in a construction environment where tools are used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand, and move from one area to another.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift, and move up to 75 lbs.

• Domestic travel required.
• Up to 70%.

• 401(k) Plan.
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PerkSpot National Discount Program.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, generous vacation time, and 7 paid holidays. Eligible employees are also offered up to 6 weeks paid parental leave at 100% of pay and up to 2 weeks paid caregiver leave at 100% of pay. Short and long-term disability insurance, life, dependent life, and AD&D insurance, and voluntary term life insurance are also available.

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ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.