Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

ABOUT US:

Startec Refrigeration Service is focused on solving field refrigeration and HVAC challenges and is one of the most trusted and respected names in commercial, industrial refrigeration, and HVAC system installation and maintenance. We service cold storage, meat packing, food processing and recreational ice facilities throughout Western Canada.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Startec Refrigeration Service is currently recruiting an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the industrial refrigeration engineer will be fully responsible for the design of industrial refrigeration systems.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):

SYSTEM DESIGN & ENGINEERING (Weighting 45%):

• Develop PID drawings, piping drawings, General arrangement drawings, layout drawings, vessel drawings, bridle drawings, etc.
• Preparation of project documentation including operating/control descriptions.
• Responsible for refrigeration system design including:
• Working with clients and owners to define design requirements for each system.
• Complete heat load calculations to size systems.
• Develop conceptual refrigeration system designs.
• Size and select major equipment including vessels, compressors, evaporators, valves, pumps, chillers, etc.
• Piping including sizing, pipe layout, and selection of appropriate piping materials and fabrication methods.
• Design and analyze HVAC systems for refrigeration machine rooms.
• Work with internal or external piping designers to develop 3D models of refrigeration systems and piping.

DESIGN AND PROJECT COORDINATION (Weighting 45%):

Engineering Support:

• Provide engineering support to Service, Sales, and Project groups as required.
• Work directly with the Director of Engineering in the design and execution of projects (big and small).
• Responsible for responding to bid technical clarifications during the sales cycle.

Project Coordination:

• Work with owners, consultants, general contractors, and clients to coordinate the design of buildings and other supporting infrastructure with refrigeration system design.
• Attend design coordination meetings.
• Coordinate design of control systems, supporting electrical infrastructure, and ammonia detection systems.
• Develop project bill of materials (BOM) and issue it to the project manager for procurement of materials and equipment.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings for equipment and materials.

Quality Assurance:

• Support the service group with commissioning and field issues.
• Resolve issues, provide direction and conduct quality assurance checks on project deliverables.
• Provide engineering support to the field construction team during all phases of projects, including execution and commissioning.

TRAINING, SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT (Weighting 10%):

Training & Development:

• Assist with training and mentoring engineers in training.
• Maintain continuous professional development by reading relevant journals, and attending specialized training, industry conferences, and courses as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• P. Eng, or PE. designation with a minimum of three to five years’ experience in industrial refrigeration applications (Ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems).
• Good knowledge of ASME/ANSI/codes, knowledge of CSA B-52 or IIAR codes an asset.
• Microsoft Windows operating systems; Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), engineering design and drawing software.
• Knowledge and experience using AutoCAD to develop PIDs, layout drawings, etc.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate, influence, negotiate and resolve conflict.
• Capable of working with minimal direct supervision.
• Capable of working remotely (if not located in Calgary, Edmonton or Lethbridge).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective time management skills and can take responsibility/accountability for several large complex projects at once.
• Fabrication or construction experience will be an asset.

We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.

We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.