Senior Ammonia Refrigeration & Utilities Engineer

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize industrial refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems across facilities.

You will design, develop, operate and improve utility infrastructures while guiding regulatory compliance and safety practices. The role requires hands-on engineering with capital project planning, collaboration with facilities teams, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of related experience.
• RETA CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator) certification, IIAR2 certification, Garden City Program Operator II certification, or equivalent certification from another ammonia training program; required.
• Deep theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and its application to the role.
• Strong reading, math, writing, analytical skills required.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time and perform tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities as required. Work with facilities teams and project engineering on Capital Infrastructure Plans.
• Develop designs including equipment selection, quotes, and scheduling. Implement resolutions to refrigeration issues and standardize equipment.
• Assist with planning and budgeting for utilities engineering projects to meet timelines and requirements.
• Research and test new technology; assess complex operations to support Operations management.

Skills

Industrial Refrigeration

Refrigeration Systems

Electrical Experience

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

RETA CIRO Certification

IIAR2 Certification

Garden City Program Operator II Certification

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize industrial refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems across facilities.

You will design, develop, operate and improve utility infrastructures while guiding regulatory compliance and safety practices. The role requires hands-on engineering with capital project planning, collaboration with facilities teams, and travel up to 50%.