Ammonia Refrigeration Project Engineer (Design & CAPEX)

Pilgrim's; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) company match

Annual bonus plan eligibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer to lead ammonia refrigeration initiatives across sites. You will design, implement and manage CAPEX projects, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role demands a strong refrigeration engineering background, proficiency in AutoCAD, P&IDs interpretation, PSM/IIAR/ASHRAE codes, and willingness to travel to Pilgrim’s facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and construction of Ammonia Refrigeration systems.
• Competent with AutoCAD.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to read P&IDs and Block Flow diagrams.
• Engineering calculations for ammonia systems and balances.
• Willing to travel and relocate to a Pilgrim’s facility.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM and IIAR/ASHRAE codes and standards.
• Experience with PHAs and process safety management.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe processes, projects, products and people per OSHA practices.
• Develop and implement CAPEX ammonia refrigeration projects across sites.
• Refrigeration system design: equipment selection, piping, controls, sizing.
• Troubleshoot and recommend safe operation of ammonia systems.
• Perform system calculations: heat loads, energy balance, air balance.
• Apply regulatory standards to design and construction.
• Lead change management and participate in PHAs and RCAs.
• Travel to Pilgrim’s sites to ensure safe operation and implementation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

P&ID reading

Engineering calculations

Safety compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Chemical Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD

APSM (PSM software)

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer to lead ammonia refrigeration initiatives across sites. You will design, implement and manage CAPEX projects, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role demands a strong refrigeration engineering background, proficiency in AutoCAD, P&IDs interpretation, PSM/IIAR/ASHRAE codes, and willingness to travel to Pilgrim’s facilities.