Are you an experienced Field Construction Engineer looking for a new challenge? As a leader in the industrial refrigeration industry, Innovative Refrigeration Systems is looking for a candidate who is ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact building large scale complex mechanical projects. You'll be responsible for everything from project engineering and quality control to material management and organization.

This is a developmental role with excellent growth potential, including the opportunity to take on higher level leadership roles. You'll be working closely with our Project Management team, VP of Construction, Safety Manager, and Project Foremen to ensure that our projects are completed rigorous attention to safety, quality and productivity.

You'll also be interacting with customer personnel, including general contractors and owners. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

If you're ready for a challenging, fast-paced role that will keep you on the move, this is the job for you. This is a full-time, traveling position that will require significant nationwide travel (typically 10 days on the road and four-days home every two weeks).

Responsibilities

• Oversee field construction on large scale refrigeration projects
• Manage materials and equipment on site, including verifying deliveries
• Conduct inspections on site including safety and quality checks
• Communicate design and construction issues to the Project Manager to develop the best solution
• Communicate with leaders from general contractors and building owners.
• Manage permit inspections, regulatory compliance, and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety training is completed and JHA’s are reviewed prior to specific construction activities.

Travel Requirements

• This is a field construction role and will be assigned to job sites across the nation.
• Travel is typically 10 straight days followed by a 4-day weekend at home
• Mileage, travel time, airfare, hotels and per diem are paid.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Leadership experience
• 100% Travel
• Strong mechanical aptitude required; prefer past experience with hand tools, vehicle/motorcycle repair, or other machine repair (farming equipment, etc.)
• Ability to read construction drawings
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Company is a tobacco-free workplace and, as such, no tobacco products are allowed during the workday on the jobsite(s).
• Position requires a pre-employment drug screening, random drug testing, felony screening, and motor vehicle record screening. If you have had a DUI in the last 5 years, you will not be hired.
• Position requires pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Ability to climb 40-foot extension ladders and work on all types of ladders. Ability to operate scissor lifts, fork trucks, boom lifts, lulls, and other industrial equipment safely
• Requires face-to-face communication and contact with others (face-to-face, telephone, email, or otherwise)

Preferences

• Experience working on construction sites
• Experience with refrigeration, HVAC, or process piping (any MEP contractor experience will be helpful)

Benefits:

• Retirement plan; 401K company match dollar for dollar up to 15%
• Health insurance; company pays 75% of the premiums for employee/family
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive vacation & holiday pay
• Supplemental insurance available (Aflac)
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Accidental death/dismemberment coverage after one year of employment
• Life insurance coverage after one year of employment
• Employee referral incentives
• Opportunities for advancement, professional development, training opportunities, and apprenticeship programs available
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental vehicles, and other company discounts for eligible positions