Remote Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer

US Foods

Wyoming (OH)

Remote

USD 110,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer to design, optimize, and lifecycle-manage complex refrigeration and facility systems across its distribution network. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive reliability, and standardize practices while evaluating new technologies for efficiency and continuity.

This remote role requires 5+ years in industrial refrigeration, expertise with ammonia and refrigerants, and strong project management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
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.

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.