Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you’ll be responsible for optimizing the daily performance of the plant’s ammonia refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, make-up air units, and supporting ammonia equipment. You’ll ensure effective operation of equipment and controls, maintain compliance with Conagra’s Process Safety Management (PSM) file plan, and complete all regulatory requirements. You’ll also identify opportunities to enhance system performance and reliability, provide technical guidance, monitor system data, and support training for ammonia operators and PSM coordinators across Conagra’s manufacturing network.

Your Impact

• Act as the subject matter expert on ammonia refrigeration and HVAC process design, control, and troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance teams to evaluate system modifications and upgrades.

• Lead process monitoring and optimization of ammonia refrigeration and HVAC systems, including supporting equipment.

• Maintain and complete all required documentation in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.

• Ensure adherence to Conagra’s PSM file plan.

• Travel to various sites to identify and implement process improvements that optimize efficiency and energy use.

• Support daily operations of ammonia and HVAC systems across the manufacturing network.

• Ensure continuous compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local permits and environmental regulations.

• Establish standards for operational logs, sampling records, and performance reports.

• Prepare for regulatory inspections and risk management plans.

• Develop and deliver training for operators and plant personnel on system operations, safety, and best practices.

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering and 5+ years of experience in operation and optimization of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. OR 8+ years of experience in operation and optimization of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems

• Experience with ammonia refrigeration and HVAC systems, process safety management systems, and risk management programs.

• Analytical experience to interpret data, read blueprints and schematics, review operation manuals, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.

• Knowledge of SCADA systems, water condenser chemistry testing, and process control strategies.

• Ammonia Operator 1 certification and RETA CARO required or ability to obtain both within 6 months.

• Based out of a facility in one of the following areas: Russellville, AR; Darien, WI; Council Bluffs, IA; Marshall, MO; Troy, OH; Ft. Madison, IA; Archbold, OH; Fayetteville, AR; Indianapolis, IN.

• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time to other Conagra facilities.

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Compensation: 

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.