Senior Refrigeration Systems Architect

US Foods

Rockford (IL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

US Foods in Illinois seeks a Senior Refrigeration Systems Engineer to design, optimize, and manage complex facility and operational systems across multiple distribution centers, driving reliability, energy efficiency, and business continuity. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, EHS and external vendors; lead root cause analysis, develop standards, and mentor teams.

Travel >40% initially is required, with flexibility for emergencies.

Qualifications

5+ years in industrial refrigeration or cold chain engineering.
Experience with ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems, HVAC/mechanical systems, and preventive maintenance.
Experience managing multi-site operations and technical teams.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, PSM, IIAR and energy efficiency.
Approximately >40% travel in initial years.

Responsibilities

Lead design, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of facility and operational systems.
Provide advanced technical expertise for infrastructure, automation, controls, mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, EHS, and vendors to implement improvements.
Monitor performance, analyze trends, and develop solutions to improve uptime and efficiency.
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Develop and maintain engineering standards and procedures.
Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.
Evaluate modernization strategies and emerging technologies.
Ensure safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards compliance.
Develop long-range infrastructure and equipment replacement strategies.