Internal Relationships : This role partners closely with Operations, Facilities, Maintenance, EHS, Asset Management, and Capital Engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant refrigeration system performance. The Mechanical Engineer works collaboratively with site leadership and field engineering resources to support daily operations, capital execution, and continuous improvement initiatives across the network. External Relationships: Interfaces with external engineering firms, refrigeration contractors, OEMs, and equipment suppliers to support system design, modifications, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities. The role may also be engaged with regulatory agencies, auditors, and PSM consultants as needed to support compliance efforts, inspections, and technical reviews.
Travel to multiple distribution centers as needed. Combination of office, warehouse, and field environments, including refrigerated and frozen areas.
5 years of experience in industrial refrigeration, with hands-on experience with ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration systems and working knowledge of Freon-based systems. Expertise in industrial ammonia and Freon refrigeration engineering, including refrigeration thermodynamics and mechanical system design. Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience in system troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and operational problem-solving within industrial refrigeration environments. Experience supporting capital projects, including system upgrades, expansions, commissioning, and equipment optimization initiatives. Proficient in interpreting and developing P IDs, technical specifications, and engineering documentation. Strong understanding of asset reliability, preventative maintenance strategies, and energy optimization practices. Familiarity with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements. Ability to travel to operating sites as needed. This role requires approximately 25% travel during the in