Mechanical Engineer, Refrigeration

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $100k - $155k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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US Foods

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10,000+ employees

🍽️ Food & Beverage

📦 Logistics

🤝 B2B

Food & Beverage • Logistics • B2B

US Foods is a major U. S. foodservice distributor that supplies restaurants, healthcare facilities, hospitality operators and other foodservice customers with food products, supplies, and related services. The company operates distribution centers and delivery fleets (drivers and warehouse teams), maintains dedicated sales and chef-facing programs (e. g. , CHEF'STORE and Stock Yards), and invests in digital technology and corporate functions to support its B2B customers and operations.

📋 Description

• Design, review, and support industrial refrigeration systems utilizing ammonia, C02 and Freon refrigerants • Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and system documentation • Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency • Provide technical support for troubleshooting and root cause analysis of refrigeration system issues • Core partner of Design and Construction team to set design standards for company • Support Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements for ammonia systems • Participate in PHAs, MOCs, mechanical integrity programs, and compliance audits • Ensure designs and system modifications comply with OSHA, EPA, IIAR, ASHRAE, and applicable codes and standards • Support incident investigations and development of corrective actions • Provide engineering support for refrigeration-related capital projects, expansions, and retrofits • Review contractor and consultant designs for compliance with engineering standards and project requirements • Support commissioning, startup, and system acceptance activities • Provide technical input on equipment selection, vendor evaluation, and scope development • Partner with Facilities and Maintenance teams to develop maintenance strategies, SOPs, and operating procedures • Provide field engineering support during major outages, repairs, and emergency events • Assist with contractor oversight and ensure technical work is executed safely and correctly • Analyze system performance data to identify reliability risks, capacity constraints, and energy optimization opportunities • Support lifecycle asset planning, condition assessments, and replacement recommendations • Identify opportunities for system modernization and automation • Maintain accurate P&IDs, equipment files, calculations, and technical documentation • Ensure documentation supports PSM compliance, audits, and operational readiness • Contribute to enterprise knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• 5 years of experience in industrial refrigeration • hands-on experience with ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration systems • working knowledge of Freon-based systems • expertise in industrial ammonia and Freon refrigeration engineering • 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

🏖️ Benefits

• health insurance • pre-tax spending accounts • retirement benefits • paid time off • short-term and long-term disability • employee stock purchase plan • life insurance