Mechanical Engineer, Refrigeration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Design, evaluate, and support industrial refrigeration systems that utilize ammonia, CO2, and Freon refrigerants.

• Create and uphold engineering standards, specifications, and comprehensive system documentation.

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

• Offer technical assistance for troubleshooting and conducting root cause analyses of refrigeration system challenges.

• Collaborate closely with the Design and Construction team to establish design standards for the organization.

• Assist in meeting Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements for ammonia systems.

• Engage in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Management of Change (MOCs), mechanical integrity programs, and compliance audits.

• Ensure that designs and system modifications adhere to OSHA, EPA, IIAR, ASHRAE, and relevant codes and standards.

• Aid in incident investigations and the formulation of corrective actions.

• Provide engineering support for refrigeration-related capital projects, expansions, and retrofits.

• Review designs from contractors and consultants for alignment with engineering standards and project specifications.

• Assist with commissioning, startup, and system acceptance processes.

• Contribute technical insights regarding equipment selection, vendor evaluation, and scope development.

• Team up with Facilities and Maintenance teams to create maintenance strategies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operational guidelines.

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

• Supervise contractor activities, ensuring that technical work is performed safely and accurately.

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

• Assist in lifecycle asset planning, condition assessments, and formulating replacement recommendations.

• Identify prospects for system modernization and automation initiatives.

• Maintain precise P&IDs, equipment files, calculations, and other technical documentation.

• Ensure documentation supports PSM compliance, audits, and operational readiness.

• Contribute to the enterprise knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial refrigeration sector.

• Practical experience with ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration systems.

• Proficient understanding of Freon-based systems.

• Expertise in industrial ammonia and Freon refrigeration engineering.

• Strong grasp of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) compliance requirements.

• Proven experience in system troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and operational problem-solving within industrial refrigeration settings.

• Background in supporting capital projects, including system upgrades, expansions, commissioning, and equipment optimization efforts.

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

• Solid understanding of asset reliability, preventative maintenance strategies, and energy optimization practices.

• Familiarity with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements.

• Willingness to travel to operating sites as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Pre-tax spending accounts.

• Retirement benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Life insurance.