Senior Utilities Engineer - Refrigeration & Plant Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in the United States is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize and manage utility systems across facilities, focusing on ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and compressed air. You will design, develop, operate, and optimize systems while guiding regulatory compliance.

Join us to troubleshoot, implement projects, and mentor teams. This role requires 5+ years in ammonia refrigeration, strong analytical skills, and willingness to travel about half the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 5+ years in ammonia refrigeration operations.
• RETA CIRO/ANSI/IIAR2/Garden City Operator II or equivalent certification required.
• Deep theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems applicable to role.
• Strong reading, math, writing, and analytical skills.
• Willing to travel 50% of the time and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support US Fresh and Packaged Meat facilities with Capital Infrastructure Plans.
• Assist in designing and implementing refrigeration projects and equipment specs.
• Plan, budget, and optimize utility systems to meet project timelines.
• Research new technology and continuously improve existing systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

RETA CIRO/AN IIAR2 certification or equivalent

Garden City Program Operator II certification or equivalent

Job description

Smithfield Foods in the United States is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize and manage utility systems across facilities, focusing on ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and compressed air. You will design, develop, operate, and optimize systems while guiding regulatory compliance.

Join us to troubleshoot, implement projects, and mentor teams. This role requires 5+ years in ammonia refrigeration, strong analytical skills, and willingness to travel about half the time.