Refrigeration Engineer

Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer

At Pilgrim's, safety is a condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

The Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer is responsible for performing the following duties within his/her area of responsibility:

• Working with all Pilgrims sites to promote safe processes, projects, products, and people through use of OSHA safe work practices
• Development and implementation of CAPEX ammonia refrigeration projects for all Pilgrims sites. Including but not limited to budgeting, scope development, drawings, management of contractors for the execution/construction of the system, and project close-out per Pilgrims CAPEX program
• Refrigeration system design including but not limited to: equipment selection, piping diagrams, system controls, pipe sizing, and all applicable codes and standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations for the safe and effective operation of ammonia refrigeration systems and equipment
• Ability to complete required system calculations including: room & process heat loads, mass & energy balance for the system, air balance, and psychrometric
• Understand the OSHA PSM codes and standards and ensure safe design and implementation/construction of ammonia refrigeration systems and equipment
• Understand and utilize the IIAR/ANSI/ASHRAE codes and standards as they apply to the construction and operation of the ammonia refrigeration system
• Participate in the management of change procedures and standards for all changes made to the ammonia refrigeration systems
• Participate in process hazards analysis (PHAs) for Pilgrims' sites as required
• Participate and help lead/drive the completion/resolution of all PSM/RMP recommendations and other related issues as required
• Participate in incident investigations using root cause analysis for reported ammonia leaks as required
• Help sites within the company continually improve their PSM/RMP programs
• Maintain knowledge on all new refrigeration codes and standards
• Tracking and updating all process safety information any time there is a change to the systems
• Travel to Pilgrim's sites as required to ensure proper operation, safety, and compliance
• Travel to Pilgrim's sites as required for the safe implementation/construction of ammonia refrigeration systems
• Other related duties as required

Basic qualifications:

• Experience in the design and construction of ammonia refrigeration systems
• Competent with the use of AutoCAD
• English/Spanish bi-lingual a plus
• Basic knowledge of the operations of ammonia refrigeration/thermodynamic systems
• Ability to complete engineering calculations for ammonia inventory, relief valve design, load and energy balances, ventilation requirements and releases
• Experience with six sigma, total predictive maintenance (TPM), operational excellence (OE) or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred
• Experience using APSM or similar PSM compliance software
• Ability to read and interpret piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and block flow diagrams
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals professionally
• Ability to present information and communicate effectively to all levels of management
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Detailed oriented and self-motivated
• Proven project management and change management skills
• Ability to apply and interpret regulatory standards and consensus standards to situations not specifically addressed by the standards
• Demonstrated ability to respond to crises in an effective and timely manner
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be willing to relocate to a Pilgrim's facility or live within the vicinity of a Pilgrim's facility

Educational requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or related field preferred

Why work for Pilgrim's?

• Benefits:
  Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid time off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $ +/- based on experience
• Incentive pay:
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