Remote Senior Utilities Reliability Engineer - Refrigeration

Smithfield Foods; Sioux City (IA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Iowa is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize, design, and operate refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems across facilities. You will lead projects, troubleshoot, and guide regulatory matters to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a deep refrigeration background, collaboration across teams, and willingness to travel up to 50%. This position supports Smithfield’s manufacturing excellence and global brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years in ammonia refrigeration operations.
• Certified industrial refrigeration operators or equivalent certification required.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and communicate complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Support US facilities and collaborate with project engineering on infrastructure plans.
• Assist in designing and implementing refrigeration system solutions and standardization.
• Assist with planning and budgeting for utilities projects and optimizations.
• Research new technologies, perform load/charge calculations, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading & writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

RETA CIRO Certification

ANSI/IIAR2 Certification

Garden City Program Operator II Certification

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Iowa is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize, design, and operate refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems across facilities. You will lead projects, troubleshoot, and guide regulatory matters to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a deep refrigeration background, collaboration across teams, and willingness to travel up to 50%. This position supports Smithfield’s manufacturing excellence and global brands.