Plant Engineer Cold Storage

Job DescriptionJob Description Plant Engineer Cold Storage $80,000-$85,000* Wilmington, NC* $80,000 – $85,000 + Performance Bonus Potential
* Monday–Friday, occasional after-hours as needed
* Direct Hire Position
What Matters Most

• Competitive salary with potential performance bonus
• Direct hire opportunity with growth potential
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), direct deposit, referral bonus program
• Paid holidays and long-term career stabilit

About the RoleAs the Cold Storage Plant Engineer, you will oversee the day-to-day maintenance and safe operation of all refrigeration and plant equipment. Your expertise will ensure systems run efficiently and reliably, supporting both production and safety.You’ll manage preventative maintenance, keep accurate inventory records, coordinate with vendors, and handle ammonia refrigeration systems, compressors, coolant towers, and other critical machinery.Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on refrigeration and plant equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot warehouse machinery, cargo-moving equipment, fire/security alarms
• Keep engine room and shop organized, safe, and complaint
• Schedule repairs or replacements for equipment as needed
• Partner with operations and office teams to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Uphold safety, compliance, and cleanliness standards across the facility

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in refrigeration or plant maintenance (cold storage or similar environment)
• Knowledge of FRICK ammonia refrigeration compressors (IIAR training & Ammonia Operator schooling )
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented mindset
• Flexibility to work on-call when needed
• Must pass all pre-employment screenings

Why Join UsOur client is a full-service cold storage company, providing storage, shipping, and receiving of perishable products from dock to freezer. This is your chance to join a growing organization that values reliability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Your Career Partner:The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000, not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth.
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