Refrigeration Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Refrigeration Engineer who will exercise oversight of industrial refrigeration operations in our plants to ensure that all systems are designed, operated, and maintained in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and manages engineering projects related to the improvement and operation of the ammonia refrigeration system.

Our ideal location offers lower costs of living, less traffic, shorter commutes, and access to healthcare, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Enjoy a close-knit community with strong values, mild winters, four distinct seasons, and plenty of open space for outdoor activities. Pictsweet is a family-owned and operated frozen vegetable producer with over 80 years of agricultural roots.

Responsibilities

• Exercise oversight of all refrigeration operations company-wide.
• Ensure that all refrigeration systems are designed, operated, and maintained in a safe and efficient manner.
• Design and/or oversee design of refrigeration system additions or changes.
• Ensure that all Process Safety Management (PSM) programs are complete and effective.
• Identify and implement opportunities for increased refrigeration efficiency.
• Manage capital and deferred maintenance projects from conception through design and execution, ensuring business objectives are met.
• Work with personnel from other areas, departments, and plants.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of refrigeration industry best practices.
• Provide engineering and technical support to all facilities.
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Perform all other duties appropriate to the position as requested by the Director of Engineering.

Core Competencies

• Thoroughness
• Results Orientation
• Initiative
• Communication
• Building Collaborative Relationships

Requirements

• 5-7 years of professional experience in a Refrigeration Engineering role.
• Experience in the principles and practice of mechanical engineering, including thermal systems, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience reading refrigeration system schematics and P&ID documents.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Skills

• Proficient in the design, analysis, and operation of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Familiarity with control systems and PLCs for refrigeration system automation.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on the first day of employment for Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA.
• 100% company-paid benefits include Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Vacation days, sick leave, and ten paid holidays.

Work Environment

This position works in a corporate office environment and will frequently be in a processing plant, which includes refrigerated and/or freezer conditions.