Mechanical Process Engineer

Associated Grocers, Inc. is a leading wholesale grocery distributor dedicated to supporting independent grocers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. We provide a wide range of services, including marketing, merchandising, fleet transportation and wholesale grocery distribution, to help our members thrive in a competitive market. Our campus sits on 64 acres in Baton Rouge and includes over 670,00 square feet of perishable and dry warehouse space, refrigeration and power distribution plant, returns warehouse, fleet maintenance shop and administrative buildings.

The Associated Grocers team of over 600 employees is passionate about community and committed to fostering strong, long-lasting partnerships. Associated Grocers, Inc. is #9 on the Baton Rouge Business Reports Top 100 Private Companies.

Ready to elevate your engineering career while enjoying a better work-life balance? Join the team at Associated Grocers - a company that values innovation, growth, and reliability! We're seeking a Mechanical Process Engineer to help drive the performance and safety of our expanding operations. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the functionality, safety, and efficiency of our facility infrastructure.

This includes overseeing systems such as ammonia refrigeration, mechanical operations, power distribution, HVAC, automation, and structural maintenance. You'll collaborate with internal departments, contractors, and vendors to ensure all systems are operating within regulatory, environmental, and industry standards.

Competitive pay, weekly payroll, a comprehensive benefits package, 401K retirement program, Paid Time Off, and a Fantastic Team Environment!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Ensure reliability and operation of process equipment, to include compressors, cooling towers, evaporators, valves, pumps, piping and vessels.

* Lead team members and contractors in plant operations, maintenance, repair and upgrades of facility systems.

* Conduct reliability evaluations/inspections to ensure the facility equipment is operating efficiently and in compliance with safety, regulatory and manufacturer standards.

* Maintain site-specific process documentation, such as MOCs, P&IDs, mechanical integrity, power distribution schematics and control systems.

* Understand and apply pertinent IIAR, RAGAGEP, ANSI, ASME, NFPA, and ASHREA codes, standards, and recommendations.

* Understand and apply pertinent guidelines of the PSM/RMP programs.

* Prepare capital improvement projects, including planning, budgeting, and coordinating with external contractors and vendors.

* Maintain and develop preventative maintenance programs for equipment and infrastructure.

* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to plant operations, building systems and equipment.

* Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and regulatory compliance through CMMS.

* Ensure facility readiness for emergency situations and support emergency response planning.

* Maintain documentation required for OSHA/EPA/LA DEQ compliance.

Education and/or Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering; preferably Mechanical Engineering or Engineering degree with equivalent work experience for required responsibilities.

* 5+ years of relevant experience in Industrial facilities engineering.

* Strong knowledge of industrial and building systems, codes, and regulations.

* Strong project management and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Other

Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of refrigeration equipment and tools.

* Knowledge of welding tools.

* Knowledge of normal shop equipment and hand tools.

* Knowledge of electrical systems (DC and three phase AC), equipment, and tools (480V and below).

* Ability to effectively use standard Microsoft Office products.

* Ability to effectively use Autodesk Auto Cad or similar CAD tools.

* Knowledge of Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration equipment with focus on Frick compressors and control panels.

* Knowledge of PLC platforms (such as Opto 22 or Allen Bradley).