Senior Utilities Engineer – Industrial Refrigeration & Plant Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

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

You will design, develop, operate, and optimize to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. You will troubleshoot existing systems, implement new projects, and provide guidance on regulatory matters, contributing to the production of high-quality products across Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years in ammonia refrigeration operations required.
• RETA CIRO/ANSI IIAR2/related ammonia certifications required.
• Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and safety standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to other locations.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities as required.
• Develop designs including equipment selection, quotes, and scheduling work.
• Assist in planning and budgeting for utilities engineering projects and optimize systems.
• Lead or participate in testing new technology and assess complex operations to support Operations management.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Industrial refrigeration theory

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

RETA CIRO Certification

ANSI/IIAR2 Certification

Job description

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

You will design, develop, operate, and optimize to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. You will troubleshoot existing systems, implement new projects, and provide guidance on regulatory matters, contributing to the production of high-quality products across Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s