Ammonia Refrigeration Project Engineer

JBS Foods; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Incentive/bonus plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer to lead ammonia refrigeration projects across our sites in the United States. You will design, implement, and manage CAPEX projects, ensuring OSHA PSM compliance and coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with ammonia systems, and willingness to travel to multiple facilities to ensure safe, reliable operation and continuous improvement of process

Qualifications

• Experience designing and constructing ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• English/Spanish bi-lingual a plus.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration operations and thermodynamics.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations for loads, ventilation, and releases.
• Experience with Six Sigma / TPM / OE or similar methodologies preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs and PFDs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong leadership potential.
• Willingness to travel and relocate near Pilgrim’s facilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe processes, projects, products, and people across sites.
• Develop and implement CAPEX ammonia refrigeration projects.
• Design refrigeration systems including equipment, piping, controls, and codes.
• Troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Perform system calculations: heat loads, energy balance, air balance, psychrometrics.
• Ensure OSHA PSM compliance in design and construction.
• Apply IIAR/ANSI/ASHRAE standards to installations.
• Participate in MOC procedures and PHAs; resolve PSM/RMP recommendations.
• Assist in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Maintain knowledge of new refrigeration codes and standards; track SIS changes.
• Travel to Pilgrim’s sites as required for operation and construction.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration knowledge

Project management

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer to lead ammonia refrigeration projects across our sites in the United States. You will design, implement, and manage CAPEX projects, ensuring OSHA PSM compliance and coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with ammonia systems, and willingness to travel to multiple facilities to ensure safe, reliable operation and continuous improvement of process