Lead Ammonia Refrigeration Project Engineer

Pilgrim's; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Bonus plan

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer role open at multiple Pilgrim’s facilities across the United States. You will lead ammonia refrigeration projects, design systems, and ensure safe operation in line with OSHA, IIAR/ANSI/ASHRAE standards.

The position requires a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree, experience with ammonia systems, AutoCAD proficiency, and willingness to travel. Competitive salary and benefits accompany relocation flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and construction of Ammonia Refrigeration systems.
• English/Spanish bilingual a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and Block Flow diagrams.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations for ammonia inventory, relief valve design, load and energy balances, ventilation requirements and releases.
• Experience with process safety programs (PSM/RMP) or related methodologies preferred.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to a Pilgrim’s facility or nearby.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safe Processes across Pilgrim sites using OSHA practices.
• Develop and implement CAPEX Ammonia Refrigeration projects including budgeting, scope, drawings, and contractor management.
• Design refrigeration systems including equipment selection, piping, controls, and codes/standards.
• Troubleshoot and optimize ammonia refrigeration system operation.
• Contribute to PHAs and incident investigations as required.
• Track changes and maintain Process Safety Information across sites.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Project management

P&ID interpretation

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Pilgrim’s Refrigeration Engineer / Refrigeration Project Engineer role open at multiple Pilgrim’s facilities across the United States. You will lead ammonia refrigeration projects, design systems, and ensure safe operation in line with OSHA, IIAR/ANSI/ASHRAE standards.

The position requires a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree, experience with ammonia systems, AutoCAD proficiency, and willingness to travel. Competitive salary and benefits accompany relocation flexibility.