Job Description

The Telemetry Leader designs, implements, and manages Kroger's enterprise refrigeration telemetry strategy, ensuring real-time alert monitoring, standardized controller setpoints, and system performance optimization. This role develops KPIs, analyzes trends, and drives efficiencies that impact maintenance, energy use, and refrigerant consumption, while leading cross-functional collaboration to support operational excellence and sustainability. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Minimum

Bachelor's degree in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience. Strong knowledge of lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and building controls Fluent in CPC, Danfoss, and MicroThermal controllers Experience trouble-shooting refrigeration design and applications including electronic control algorithms, variable speed drives and interrelated systems diagnosis Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics as it relates to the application of refrigeration designs in supermarket applications Demonstrated sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all levels of professionals, backgrounds, and perspectives Ability to manage multiple departments and simultaneous projects, as well as effectively delegate work Strong financial skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to climb ladders and stairs

Desired

6+ years in the field of energy management 6+ years of experience as Division Energy Engineer Craft and execute a strategic business plan for the telemetry vertical, driving innovation and efficiency. Monitor daily and weekly setpoint changes meticulously. Provide effective means for finding resolutions and maintaining optimal setpoints in controllers. Communicate seamlessly with divisions regarding notifications, ensuring clarity and prompt action. Develop comprehensive metric usage reports to measure progress towards goals. Analyze, interpret, and create graphical representations of telemetry data for insightful decision-making. Leverage telemetry to uphold and enhance the Energy Best Practices across the enterprise. Measure progress, pinpoint obstacles to success, and communicate findings to appropriate levels within the division and company. Create and maintain backups of controllers in the divisions to ensure data integrity and continuity. Innovate and manage new items to be added to telemetry notifications, enhancing system responsiveness. Travel as needed up to 25% Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports * Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.