Oregon Freeze Dry, makers of Mountain House, is looking for a talented and innovative Refrigeration Project Engineer to lead our ammonia projects and PSM. This role is critical to the continued success and growth of our business.

Oregon Freeze Dry is a purpose-driven technology solutions company with nearly six decades of freeze-drying expertise including branded business, contract services and bio/pharma products. We find inspiration in our ability to create solutions that improve the lives of individuals and communities around the globe.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manages all aspects PSM program for all Oregon facilities and ensures employee safety, and full compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to training, verification and documentation; RMP and ERP maintenance, facilitates PHA audits, documents and drives action plans, facilitates regular PSM meetings, and MOC documentation.
• Coaches, implements and enforces local, state, and federal codes and regulations, particularly those regarding workplace safety, food safety, and environmental compliance.
• Acts as a first responder on the company hazardous material team.
• Coordinates major projects and repairs with engineering staff and production supervision.
• Manages all aspects of refrigeration projects, as well as any other projects as assigned, including cost estimates, scheduling, project scope, appropriation requests, purchasing and contracts, budget management, installation, start-up and hand-off to production.
• Organizes projects and tasks with contingency and back up plans to minimize the impact to production and throughput.
• Implements capital projects and provides technical services to maintain and optimize existing or provide new mechanical services and equipment
• Provides technical assistance to manufacturing pertaining to production equipment, utility systems, and facilities. Acts as lead troubleshooter for the refrigeration maintenance department and primary contact for production management
• Optimizes output of facility through coordination of manufacturing and scheduling of maintenance of refrigeration equipment (both preventative and repairs).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field required.
• Ten years in maintenance with positions of progressive responsibility in maintenance and engineering strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with maintaining a Process Safety Management program required.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration systems; 5 years’ experience with ammonia systems preferred.
• IIAR or RETA Certified to manage PSM System preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, validation, calibration, resource scheduling, purchasing, receiving, and capital project cost tracking systems preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to coach OSHA safety policies.
• Demonstrated ability to use financial analysis, estimating and planning concepts to complete projects timely and on budget.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to help drive decision-making.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have reliable transportation to transport self between company facilities during work hours, as needed, and transportation to and from off-site company events.

What Makes Oregon Freeze Dry Different?

• Growing company in branded, contract services and bio/pharma products
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available 1st of the month following 30 days from hire
• PTO and holiday pay available after 91 days
• Tuition assistance
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee discount on Mountain House products
• Great culture, team work and continuous improvement awareness

Location

• Location of position -525 25th Ave SW Albany OR 97322

Individuals expressing interest in this opening may be provided a job description outline detailing the specific duties and responsibilities of this position. Candidates may be required to participate in personal interviews and other evaluation processes. Criminal background checks may be completed on all applicants. Oregon Freeze Dry is a drug free workplace.

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