Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Operations
About The Position
At Atlantic Sapphire, we are re-imagining and implementing the most innovative and scalable approach to producing protein. Our salmon is raised in a revolutionary Bluehouse™ – the equivalent of a Greenhouse where fish are given ideal conditions to thrive. We are a Norwegian publicly traded company, and our US Operations are based out of Homestead, FL. When joining Atlantic Sapphire, you are not only working in a company that cares about people’s health and well-being, but also for the health of our planet. We are a team committed to our fish, planet, and people. Our culture is fast-paced, courageous, innovative, diverse, team-based and driven to build a common goal. The Senior Mechanical Project Engineer is responsible for the reliability, optimization, and performance of critical mechanical and process systems supporting our 24/7 Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) operation. This role focuses on water treatment infrastructure, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and process equipment including chillers, HVAC systems, pumps, valves, PLC-integrated controls, and water filtration systems. Success in this role requires strong analytical problem-solving, operational engineering experience in continuous and batch production environments, and the ability to plan and lead projects that improve uptime, energy efficiency, and system stability.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in mechanical or operational engineering
- Experience in continuous industrial operations (power generation, marine, utilities, water treatment, food processing, chemical plants, or similar)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, or other), aquaculture, systems operations, or related field required.
- Experience managing projects and structured work planning
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
- Ability to operate effectively in a biologically sensitive production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced technical degree or master’s degree a plus.
- Experience in marine engineering, Navy engineering or merchant marine operations is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Continuous focus on optimizing our licenses to operate; safety and environmental compliance.
- Coordinate internal projects with key parties related to system design, operation and optimization.
- Support the design, operational optimization, and reliability of mechanical and process systems within RAS operations
- Analyze system performance data and implement financially prioritized engineering solutions to improve up-time and operational efficiency
- Lead and support capital improvement projects, from planning through commissioning and evaluation
- Work cohesively with internal team members in production, supply chain, and finance
- Troubleshoot and optimize chillers, HVAC systems, pumps, valves, filtration systems, and chemical treatment processes
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Controls teams to enhance process reliability
- Work closely with automation and PLC systems to ensure stable system performance
- Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Support emergency troubleshooting in a 24/7 operating environment
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to energy usage, water quality, operational stability, and process performance
- Coordinate with external vendors and engineering partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
