Regional Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer

US Foods; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer to lead design, optimization, and lifecycle management of facility and operational systems across multiple locations. You will provide advanced technical leadership in infrastructure, automation, controls, electrical and mechanical systems to support critical business operations.

The role requires collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, EHS and external vendors, travel up to 40%+, and the ability to drive standards,

Qualifications

• 5 years of industrial refrigeration or cold chain engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems, HVAC/mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and technical teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, PSM, IIAR, energy efficiency and automation.
• Experience with CMMS systems, maintenance planning, and capital project execution.
• This role requires approximately >40% travel during the initial years, with the potential for reduced travel as the function matures and stabilizes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of facility and operational systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and business continuity.
• Provide advanced technical expertise and support for infrastructure, automation, controls, mechanical, electrical, and integrated operational systems.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, EHS, and external vendors to identify and execute system improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor system performance, analyze trends, and develop solutions to improve uptime, reliability, capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for system failures or operational disruptions and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, operating procedures, and system specifications to support consistency and compliance across facilities.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, facility upgrades, and expansion initiatives from concept through implementation and startup.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend modernization strategies, process improvements, and emerging technologies to support operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards related to system design, operation, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop long-range infrastructure and equipment replacement strategies, including budgeting and capital planning support.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to engineering, maintenance, and operational teams by providing guidance, training, and troubleshooting support.
• Coordinate and manage external contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure quality execution, project alignment, and cost effectiveness.
• First line escalation support 24/7 between field site in region and HQ leadership teams.
• Support project prioritization, budgeting, vendor selection, commissioning, and operational handoff activities.
• Evaluate emerging refrigeration technologies, sustainability initiatives, and energy reduction opportunities.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Ammonia & Freon systems

HVAC & mechanical systems

CMMS systems

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS platforms

Job description

US Foods is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer to lead design, optimization, and lifecycle management of facility and operational systems across multiple locations. You will provide advanced technical leadership in infrastructure, automation, controls, electrical and mechanical systems to support critical business operations.

The role requires collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, EHS and external vendors, travel up to 40%+, and the ability to drive standards,