Project Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Project Engineer II

Are you ready for your next adventure?

At Oregon Freeze Dry, innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s our foundation. As the creators of Mountain House© meals and pioneers in advanced freeze-drying technology, we’ve been redefining what’s possible in food and pharmaceuticals for over 60 years.

Our headquarters in Albany, Oregon sits at the crossroads of science and nature, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that fuel bold ideas and transformative breakthroughs. We're driven by a commitment to quality, creativity, and continuous improvement, and we're always looking ahead to what's next.

We’re proud of our legacy, but our future is even more exciting. If you're passionate and ready to make an impact, Oregon Freeze Dry isn't just a place to work, it's where your adventure begins.

What?

We’re looking for a Project Engineer II to join our Facilities and Engineering team. In this role, you’ll lead capital projects from concept to completion, advancing new equipment installations and process improvements. You’ll provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing and maintenance, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations across our facilities.

Main aspects of the role include :

• Lead and execute all aspects of capital projects assigned, including developing cost estimates, defining projects scope, capital appropriation requests, creating design specifications, overseeing bidding processes, managing budget and contractors, and coordinating installation, and start-up.
• Establishes and maintains viable contractors, vendors, and fabricators.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies and equipment solutions to enhance operational efficiency and performance.
• Tracks plant utilities and collaborate with local energy groups and maintenance teams to support energy projects and incentives.
• Delivers technical support to manufacturing and maintenance teams for the optimization and modification of plant systems, including steam, refrigeration, vacuum, air, and nitrogen, as well as processing and packaging operations.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations, including OSHA, USDA, FDA, UBC, SQF, and ISO standards.
• Utilize EAM software to add and update assets and analyze historical data to identify trends and inform project decisions.
• Leads the Process Safety Management (PSM) program for the New York site.
• Overseas preventative maintenance program for NY location.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Director and site leadership on construction, renovation, infrastructure, and maintenance initiatives, contributing to the company’s long-term strategic plan.

You!

Interested? Apply today with your resume at Careers | Oregon Freeze Dry. You can also explore more about our company and employee benefits on our website.

Oregon Freeze Dry wholeheartedly supports Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Criminal background checks may be completed on all applicants. Oregon Freeze Dry is a drug free workplace.

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