Ammonia Refrigeration Project Engineer (CAPEX & Safety)

JBS Foods; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Annual bonus eligibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer to support ammonia refrigeration systems across sites. You will lead design, budgeting, drawings, and contractor oversight to ensure safe, compliant operation.

The role requires hands-on engineering calculations, P&ID interpretation, and collaboration with multiple teams. Willingness to travel and relocate to Pilgrim's facilities is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience designing and constructing ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs and perform system calculations.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe processes and practices across Pilgrim's sites.
• Develop and implement CAPEX ammonia refrigeration projects including budgeting and scope.
• Design refrigeration systems, selection of equipment, piping and controls.
• Troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration systems and perform energy balance calculations.
• Participate in PHAs, MOC, RMP/PSM activities and incidents investigations.
• Travel to Pilgrim's sites to ensure safe operation and project execution.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

English/Spanish bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

APSM

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer to support ammonia refrigeration systems across sites. You will lead design, budgeting, drawings, and contractor oversight to ensure safe, compliant operation.

The role requires hands-on engineering calculations, P&ID interpretation, and collaboration with multiple teams. Willingness to travel and relocate to Pilgrim's facilities is essential.