Plant Engineer

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.

We are solutions-based.

We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:

Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would

YOUput our drinks on every table?

The Plant Engineer is responsible to oversee all on‑site activities during capital project execution, ensuring consistency and adherence to company specifications. This role is essential in supporting plant operations during handover, providing technical support during major breakdowns, driving recovery, and reviewing RCA. They ensure project quality deliverables are met, manage the final punch list, and oversee project closeout.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Actively manage all on‑site (3rd party) personnel activities over the course of Refresco projects. This will include OEM technicians, contractors, and potentially internal Refresco personnel.
• Ensure safe, timely execution of all tasks.
• Coordinate daily and weekly needs, activities of on‑site contractors, OEM personnel, and plant personnel.
• Monitor and observe activities for efficient and safe behavior with all trades (mechanical/rigging, electrical, welding and piping, demolition, underground plumbing (including saw cutting, excavation, proper pipe falls and drain installation), concrete and steel work).
• Assist with service and utility routing (piping, electrical ladder) and location (machinery & equipment, centerlines) verification as needed.
• Document, track, manage, and close out installation‑ and OEM‑related punch list items throughout the install and initial startup.
• Ensure compliance with all Refresco specifications and expectations.
• Manage all on‑site day‑to‑day activities over the course of project execution.
• Communicate to team and external parties daily progress tracking to schedule/project plan, daily (end of day) report, daily punch list update.
• Ensure that all designs and activities comply with all applicable codes, regulations and standards; OSHA, NEC, State/local, and other safety guidelines and maintains company drawings and technical records.
• Lead all communication with plant personnel and/or stakeholders throughout the execution of the project.
• Diagnose machinery or equipment malfunctions using modern testing instruments, supporting plant troubleshooting as needed.
• Lead technical resolutions for capital projects, addressing issues during execution or ramp‑up.
• Prepare close‑out documents, including as‑built drawings, manuals, and other required materials per the close‑out checklist.
• Execute small‑scale projects by managing budgets, schedules, and engaging contractors and OEM resources as needed.
• Assess vendor proposals to ensure compliance with construction requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements in coordination with procurement.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety training, audits, and inductions.
• Align project schedules and budgets with PMO/PM for efficient execution.
• Develop…