Senior Utilities Engineer - Remote (Refrigeration)

Smithfield Foods; Wilson (NC); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

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

You will design, develop, operate, and optimize these systems, troubleshoot and implement new projects, and advise on regulatory matters. Role emphasizes collaboration with facilities teams, project engineering, and PSM compliance, with potential travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 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

• Support all US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities as required. Work directly with facilities teams and project engineering on developing Capital Infrastructure Plans.
• Engage professional refrigeration engineering resources during the design and development of projects. Assist facilities and PSM Management Team in compliance-related issues as requested.
• Assist in developing designs including selecting equipment, obtaining quotes, and scheduling work as requested.
• Develop and assist in the implementation of resolutions to issues related to facility refrigeration systems.
• Implement new systems and standardize equipment requirements.
• Assist with the planning and budgeting process for various utilities engineering improvement projects, with the goal of meeting project expectations and time requirements.
• Optimize utility systems based on facility operating requirements.
• Research and assist in testing new technology.
• Assess and understand complex operations and systems to support Operations management.
• Identify and correct deficiencies within existing systems by performing load, charge, and relief calculations.
• Leads multiple efforts in different fields, ensuring adherence to proper protocols and practices.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Ammonia refrigeration

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Electrical experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Industrial refrigeration certifications

Job description

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

You will design, develop, operate, and optimize these systems, troubleshoot and implement new projects, and advise on regulatory matters. Role emphasizes collaboration with facilities teams, project engineering, and PSM compliance, with potential travel to multiple locations.