Mechanical Engineer, Refrigeration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Design, review, and provide support for industrial refrigeration systems utilizing ammonia, CO2, and Freon refrigerants.

• Develop and uphold engineering standards, specifications, and documentation for systems.

• Assess system performance and suggest enhancements for safety, reliability, and efficiency.

• Offer troubleshooting assistance and conduct root cause analysis.

• Collaborate with Design and Construction teams to define company design standards.

• Assist with Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Programs (RMP), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Management of Change (MOCs), mechanical integrity initiatives, compliance audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

• Deliver engineering assistance for refrigeration capital projects, including expansions, retrofitting, commissioning, startup, and system acceptance.

• Review designs from contractors and consultants, providing technical input on equipment selection and vendor assessments.

• Formulate maintenance strategies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operational guidelines in collaboration with Facilities and Maintenance teams.

• Offer field engineering support during outages, maintenance, and emergency situations.

• Supervise contractors and ensure safe execution of technical tasks.

• Analyze system performance to pinpoint reliability risks, capacity limitations, and opportunities for energy optimization.

• Aid in lifecycle asset planning, condition evaluations, replacement suggestions, modernization, and automation projects.

• Maintain P&IDs, equipment records, calculations, and technical documents.

• Participate in enterprise knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work in partnership with Operations, Facilities, Maintenance, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Asset Management, Capital Engineering, contractors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, regulators, auditors, and consultants.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial refrigeration.

• Practical experience with ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration systems.

• Familiarity with Freon-based systems.

• Proficiency in industrial ammonia and Freon refrigeration engineering, refrigeration thermodynamics, and mechanical system design.

• Comprehensive understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) compliance standards.

• Experience in troubleshooting systems, conducting root cause analysis, and solving operational issues in industrial refrigeration settings.

• Experience in supporting capital projects, upgrades, expansions, commissioning, and equipment optimization.

• Skilled in interpreting and creating P&IDs, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Knowledge of asset reliability, preventive maintenance strategies, and energy optimization techniques.

• Familiarity with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulations.

• Willingness to travel to operational sites as required.

• Anticipated travel of over 25% during the initial years.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation.

• Understanding of IIAR and ASHRAE guidelines.

• EPA Section 608 Certification.

• Preferred experience in food distribution, cold storage, manufacturing, or logistics sectors.

• Preferred experience in supporting multi-site operations.

• Preferred familiarity with AutoCAD verification and updates.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive plan bonus.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Pre-tax spending accounts.

• Retirement benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.