Lead Industrial Refrigeration & Utilities Engineer

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize industrial refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems across multiple facilities.

You will design, develop, operate, and improve utility infrastructure to deliver reliable, compliant production of Smithfield brands. This role requires strong ammonia refrigeration background, hands-on problem solving, and travel up to 50% to support sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years in ammonia refrigeration operations.
• CIRO/IIAR2 or equivalent certification required.
• Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and regulatory requirements.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and writing skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Support US Fresh and Packaged Meat facilities with capital infrastructure planning.
• Assist in designing and implementing refrigeration system improvements.
• Plan and budget utility engineering projects to meet timelines.
• Research new technology and analyze complex operations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration knowledge

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Analytical skills

Collaboration & travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years operations experience in ammonia refrigeration

RETA CIRO / IIAR2 certification or equivalent

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize industrial refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems across multiple facilities.

You will design, develop, operate, and improve utility infrastructure to deliver reliable, compliant production of Smithfield brands. This role requires strong ammonia refrigeration background, hands-on problem solving, and travel up to 50% to support sites.