Senior Utilities Engineer - Refrigeration & Plant Systems

Smithfield Foods; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize and manage utility systems across production facilities. You will focus on industrial refrigeration, boilers, and compressed air, ensuring design, operation, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Travel up to 50% across US sites to support capital projects and collaborate with facilities and project engineering teams, implementing new systems and improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required with 5+ years of ammonia refrigeration operations experience.
• RETA CIRO/ANSIIIAR2 or equivalent ammonia training certification required.
• Strong theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and practical application.
• Excellent reading, math, writing, and analytical skills; able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities on capital infrastructure plans.
• Assist in developing designs, equipment selection, quotes, and scheduling for refrigeration projects.
• Plan and budget utility engineering projects; optimize facility utilities based on operating requirements.
• Lead or participate in research and testing of new technologies and process improvements.

Skills

Electrical experience

Waste water operations

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

RETA CIRO certification

ANSI/IIAR2 certification

Garden City Program Operator II certification

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize and manage utility systems across production facilities. You will focus on industrial refrigeration, boilers, and compressed air, ensuring design, operation, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Travel up to 50% across US sites to support capital projects and collaborate with facilities and project engineering teams, implementing new systems and improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.