Senior Utilities Engineer – Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will troubleshoot, implement projects, and guide regulatory matters to ensure safe, compliant operations that deliver high-quality products globally. You will collaborate with facilities teams to design and develop capital projects, participate in budgeting, and lead efforts in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Certifications in refrigeration are required: CIRO, IIAR2, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration and its application to the role.
• Excellent reading, math, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willing to travel ~50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities; collaborate with facilities and project engineering; develop Capital Infrastructure Plans; engage refrigeration resources; assist with compliance issues.
• Design and implement designs, equipment selection, quotes, scheduling; standardize equipment requirements.
• Assist planning and budgeting for utilities engineering projects; optimize utility systems.
• Research new technology; assess complex operations; perform load, charge, and relief calculations; lead multiple efforts with proper protocols.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading & writing

Travel readiness

Self-motivation

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

You will troubleshoot, implement projects, and guide regulatory matters to ensure safe, compliant operations that deliver high-quality products globally. You will collaborate with facilities teams to design and develop capital projects, participate in budgeting, and lead efforts in continuous improvement.