What are the responsibilities and job description for the CO2 Refrigeration Engineer position at Bassett Mechanical?
Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Family, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Family.
Position Purpose
Lead development of optimal designs to support industrial refrigeration customers with CO2 based refrigeration solutions. Support design/build refrigeration activity with new and existing customers as assigned. Act as an engineering resource for the refrigeration department and assist with energy analysis as required.
Position Responsibilities
- Evaluate options for CO2 Refrigeration systems (skidded packages, design/build etc.) and optimize designs to meet customer needs
- Act as a technical expert for the company as well as internal and external customers with regard to CO2 Refrigeration and related systems.
- Directly communicate with customers in a variety of ways to better define their needs and effectively serve them. Efficiently respond to customer requests, verbally and in writing.
- Collaborate with drafters in developing construction drawings and system P & ID’s.
- Assist estimators in developing cost estimates for engineering, fabrication and construction of projects.
- Coordinate with staff to provide cost estimates, drawings, energy projections, construction schedules, etc. Facilitate letters of quotation and/or formal proposals for presentation to the customer.
- Ongoing development of engineering skill sets required for the application of refrigeration system designs, including: heat gain and loss calculations; application of appropriate systems; pipe sizing; control valve sizing; equipment selection; insulation systems; ASME code requirements; vessel sizing; product loads and calculations.
- Provide all documentation of engineering and cost estimates for turnover to project management staff for implementation of all projects sold. Documentation to include drawings, P & ID’s, engineering calculations, equipment selections, installation piping details, and bid summary.
- Support and maintain a Lean work environment.
Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent
- Professional Engineer certification (or progress towards PE or EIT)
- Working knowledge of CO2 refrigeration, fluid flow, heat transfer, etc.
- Ability to understand, analyze and troubleshoot mechanical and refrigeration systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Physical ability to access job sites, including some climbing
