Ammonia Refrigeration Project Engineer

JBS Foods; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer to lead ammonia refrigeration projects across multiple facilities. The role emphasizes safe design, code compliance, and cross-site collaboration to drive CAPEX initiatives.

You will perform system design tasks, calculations, and participate in PHAs and RMP activities, while traveling to sites and ensuring safety requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Experience designing ammonia refrigeration systems is essential.
• Ability to read P&IDs and process diagrams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe processes across Pilgrim’s sites and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Develop and implement CAPEX ammonia refrigeration projects across sites.
• Design refrigeration systems including equipment, piping, controls, and calculations.
• Troubleshoot and improve safe operation of ammonia systems and equipment.
• Conduct PHAs, incident investigations, and participate in PSM/RMP programs.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration design

Project management

English language

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 multiple facilities. The role emphasizes safe design, code compliance, and cross-site collaboration to drive CAPEX initiatives.

You will perform system design tasks, calculations, and participate in PHAs and RMP activities, while traveling to sites and ensuring safety requirements are met.