HVAC Engineer

Purpose Of The Job

The HVAC Engineer is responsible for the design, performance, and reliability of HVAC and environmental control systems supporting ice cream production, hardening, packaging, cold storage, factory buildings, and support areas. This role ensures precise temperature and humidity control, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted production in a cold-chain manufacturing environment.

Role and Activities

• Maintain and optimize HVAC systems serving: Mix rooms, Processing and freezing areas, Hardening tunnels, Cold storage and freezer warehouses, Packaging and ingredient rooms, Offices and Buildings
• Ensure proper temperature, humidity, air pressure, and airflow segregation between food-grade and non-food areas
• Support food safety and quality programs (GMP, SQF/BRC, FDA, USDA where applicable)
• Lead HVAC-related capital projects, retrofits, and expansions
• Partner with Maintenance, QA, Utilities, and Production teams to minimize downtime
• Develop PM programs and reliability strategies for HVAC assets
• Troubleshoot system failures affecting production or product quality
• Manage contractors, OEMs, and service providers
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in cold environments
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values

Measurable Outcomes

• Reliability and Uptime
• Maintenance and Asset Health
• Energy and Cost Management

Behaviors and Core Values

• We Take Ownership
• We Do What Is Right
• We Seek to Improve
• We Are Better Together

Work Environment

• Wet and/or Humid Environment
• High Noise Level
• Areas Around Mechanical, Electrical, and Pressurized Equipment
• Parts of the Facility May Be Kept at Low Temperatures
• May Involve Standing, Lifting, and Walking in Refrigerated Zones for Extended Periods
• Fast-Paced Manufacturing Floor with Frequent Movement, Line Assignment Changes, and Tight Production Timelines
• Standing for Long Hours
• Repetitive Hand and Arm Movements Required
• Must Be Able to Stand for Hours with Frequent Bending, Reaching, and Lifting
• Frequent Exposure to Nuts and Other Potential Allergens

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: Between $80,000 and $90,000
• Opportunities for Overtime, Shift Differential, Cold Premium Pay, and Annual Bonuses (Variable Depending on Company Performance)
• Comprehensive Group Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401K Plan with Employer Match and Annual Contribution Available