REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER

~~~ Cool Runnings International, Inc.
provides our customers with the highest quality products and services available.
To maintain this standard, we are looking for a Refrigeration Systems Engineer to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of industrial refrigeration systems; Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly and efficiently; Ensure that all safety and environmental regulations are followed.
Position Title: Refrigeration Systems Engineer Reports to: Engineering Manager Wage: $100,000 - $125,000 DOE Travel: Possibility of occasional Domestic and International travel Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt No relocation package available for this position.
Summary/Objective: The Refrigeration Systems Engineering position is a part of a multidisciplinary team who can integrate all the disciplines and specialty groups into a team effort forming a structured development process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
The Refrigeration Engineer is expected to have an active-oriented mindset and a focus on exceeding expectations, while operating with vision and integrity.
This experienced Refrigeration Systems Engineer can expect to play an active role in the development and completion of projects, meet and report back to upper management, plan and monitor work schedules and cash flows, and work with multiple and diverse teams.
Some of the responsibilities will also include aligning engineering activities and projects with company goals and objectives, providing expert guidance and support, approving newly developed policies from various departments, and maintaining positive relationships.
The Refrigeration Systems Engineer is proficient in ensuring design, calculations and specifications are accurate while maintaining job reporting functions of the corporation in accordance with industry standards, regulatory agencies, and company objectives and policies.
The Refrigeration Systems Engineer should have exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills, years of design experience, and a belief in developing the skills and talents of others.
The Refrigeration Systems Engineer is responsible for representing Cool Runnings International (CRI), the customers and the contracted labors on virtually any range of subjects related to the project and for making solid, informational based decisions on behalf of CRI.
Essential Functions: 1.
Leads by example with a willingness to mentor others and models behaviors consistent with the company’s values.
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Collaborate in the development of standards and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met and consistent.
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Collaborate in planning, budgeting, and control of operating and capital expenditures, supporting company economic health.
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Provide recommendations for strategic planning, technological developments, and efficiency improvements.
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Collaborate with team members to ensure in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve complex and quality results and end products.
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Implementing best practice engineering methods.
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Provide technical guidance to the design team, executive and upper management.
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Support established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies.
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Proficient in writing reports, making effective and persuasive presentations for budgets, plans or other topics to upper Management, employees, and clients with ability to follow through with action plan.
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Support staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, and appraising.
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Perform engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives and involve conventional types of plans and specifications.
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Create and Perform on-going conceptual and detailed design, review and engineering analysis.
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Design or redesign complex layouts and drawings from general written or verbal specifications from team project team.
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Efficiently and effectively answer written and oral technical inquiries relating to engineering scope.
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Utilize knowledge of various products, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
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Determine and maintain scheduling of different phases of mechanical engineering services based on established deadlines.
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Handle high-pressure situations and de-escalations with positive outcomes in internal and external customer service roles.
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Develop a proactive and entrepreneurial environment that spotlights analytics, employee performance, teamwork, and accountability while inspiring exceptional work.
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Create daily update and progress reports and update CRI Project Management Online Tool.
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Keep up to date specialized license(s) as it relates to the required expertise/trade and company needs.
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Collaborate with the Regional Project Manager to evaluate project needs, performance, and to recommend refinements and improvements.
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Excellent working knowledge of various energy management systems, cold storage, and refrigeration products.
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Knowledge of electrical installation and practices.
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Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve overall operations and effectiveness of projects.
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Develop and maintain excellent professional relations with customers, employees, and contractors.
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Collaborate easily across teams or disciplines to solve problems.
Competencies: >Collaborative / Team Oriented >Personal Effectiveness/ Credibility >Highly Motivated/ Results Driven / Adaptable / Responsible >Thoroughness / Detail Oriented >Ethical Conduct / Integrity >Strong Mental Aptitude >Great Organizational Skills >Dependable / Accountable >Moral and Sound Decision Making Skills >Able to handle the physical demands of this position >Maintain Confidentiality >Knowledge of construction industry concepts, practices, and procedures Requirements: 5+ yrs.
years mechanical engineering experience, including 3+ years refrigeration specific experience Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering degree preferred Background in thermodynamics, mechanical principles, mechanical design best practices, particularly in the cold storage and refrigeration industry.
Proficiency and experience in AutoCAD 2D required; additional experience with 3D drafting software preferred.
Ability to demonstrate expert troubleshooting skills Ability to make and follow plans/schedules; planning and organizational abilities are essential Exercise sound professional judgment in analysis of systems and problems for effective resolve Computer proficient (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Internet, CAD) Ability to work and participate in a collaborative environment and with colleagues at all levels of the Company Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with technical or business writing Valid driver’s license with good driving record Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, and ability to climb ladders and lift/carry objects up to fifty+ pounds Ability to sit for extended periods of time Must meet eligibility requirements for international travel and work Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications Must possess a valid passport and have a valid driver’s license.
Must carry and have in possession, the required travel documents when traveling.
(i.
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Visa, Cedula, etc.
) Must carry and have in possession, the required health and vaccination records for international travel.
Must be willing to submit and pass a background check and drug screen.
Working Environment/Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.
Employee must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.
It is essential for the employee to be able to concentrate on tasks with the ability to understand and communicate information.
This position is very active and requires standing for long periods of time, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects.
The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
The position also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
The employee must have excellent stamina, strength, and endurance.
Travel Possible to have occasional international, domestic, and local travel based on project needs.
Benefits Health Insurance 401(k) Dental / Vision Insurance AD&D Insurance STD Insurance Accrued paid time off (PTO) days Accrued Paid Sick Time Paid Company Holidays Working in a thriving company with great team members Worldwide reach serving businesses around the globe EEO Statement Cool Runnings North America (“Employer”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employer does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected status.