Senior Utilities Engineer – Refrigeration & Plant Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Benefits package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems across our US facilities. You will design, implement, and improve utility infrastructure while ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, ammonia refrigeration expertise, and 5+ years in operations and maintenance, with up to 50% travel. Smithfield offers relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of related experience in operations, maintenance and optimization of Ammonia Refrigeration systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• RETA CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator) certification, International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration.
• ANSI/IIAR2 certification, Garden City Program Operator II certification, or equivalent certification from another nationally recognized ammonia training program; required.
• Possess a deep theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and can apply that knowledge to the roles and responsibilities of the position.
• Strong reading, math, writing, analytical skill required.
• Perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).

Responsibilities

• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Support US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities; coordinate with facilities teams and project engineering on Capital Infrastructure Plans.
• Engage refrigeration engineering resources during design and development of projects.
• Assist facilities and PSM Management Team in compliance-related issues as requested.
• Design and implement designs including equipment selection, quotes, and scheduling; standardize equipment.
• Plan and budget for utilities projects and optimize facilities operating requirements.
• Research and test new technology; assess complex operations and support Operations management.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Boiler systems

Compressed air

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems across our US facilities. You will design, implement, and improve utility infrastructure while ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, ammonia refrigeration expertise, and 5+ years in operations and maintenance, with up to 50% travel. Smithfield offers relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.