Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Engineer – Project Lead

Pilgrims; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrims in Live Oak, FL is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer to lead ammonia refrigeration projects across sites. You will promote Safe Processes, manage CAPEX projects, develop drawings, and oversee contractors to ensure code-compliant construction.

The role requires hands-on design and troubleshooting of ammonia systems, performance of system calculations, and adherence to OSHA PSM and IIAR/ASHRAE standards. Travel to sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and construction of Ammonia Refrigeration systems.
• Competent with AutoCAD.
• English/Spanish bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safe Processes, Projects, Products and People using OSHA safe work practices.
• Develop and implement CAPEX Ammonia Refrigeration projects across Pilgrims sites, including budgeting, scope, drawings, and contractor management.
• Design ammonia refrigeration systems including equipment selection, piping diagrams, controls, sizing, and standards.
• Troubleshoot and recommend safe, effective operation of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Perform system calculations (heat loads, mass/energy balance, air balance, psychrometrics).
• Ensure design and construction comply with OSHA PSM, IIAR/ANSI/ASHRAE codes and standards.
• Participate in Management of Change, PHAs, and resolution of PSM/RMP recommendations.
• Assist in incident investigations using root cause analysis for ammonia leaks.
• Maintain knowledge of new refrigeration codes and standards; update Process Safety Information when systems change.
• Travel to Pilgrims sites as required for operation, safety and compliance.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration design

AutoCAD

English/Spanish bilingual

Job description

Pilgrims in Live Oak, FL is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer to lead ammonia refrigeration projects across sites. You will promote Safe Processes, manage CAPEX projects, develop drawings, and oversee contractors to ensure code-compliant construction.

The role requires hands-on design and troubleshooting of ammonia systems, performance of system calculations, and adherence to OSHA PSM and IIAR/ASHRAE standards. Travel to sites will be required.