Senior Ammonia Refrigeration & Utilities Engineer

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

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize and manage utility systems across facilities, focusing on industrial refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems.

You will design, develop, operate, and optimize projects, troubleshoot existing systems, and provide guidance on regulatory matters. You will work to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operations, supporting Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and other brands with top-quality products for consumers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of related experience in operations, maintenance and optimization of Ammonia Refrigeration systems.
• RETA CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator) certification, International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration, ANSI/IIAR2 certification, Garden City Program Operator II certification, or equivalent ammonia training program; required.
• Deep theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and its practical application to the role.
• Strong reading, math, writing, and analytical skills are required.
• Willingness to travel to other locations (about 50% of the time).

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities as required; work with facilities teams and project engineering on Capital Infrastructure Plans.
• Design and implement equipment selections, quotes, and scheduling; standardize equipment requirements.
• Assist budgeting and planning for utilities engineering projects and optimize utility systems.
• Research new technology and analyze complex operations to support Operations management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reading skills

Math skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. seeks a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize and manage utility systems across facilities, focusing on industrial refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems.

You will design, develop, operate, and optimize projects, troubleshoot existing systems, and provide guidance on regulatory matters. You will work to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operations, supporting Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and other brands with top-quality products for consumers