Senior Utilities Reliability Engineer (Remote)

Smithfield Foods; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods seeks a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize and manage refrigeration, boiler and compressed air across facilities. You will design, develop, operate, and optimize systems, troubleshoot, and implement new projects to support efficient manufacturing.

Expect to travel ~50% to sites, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to regulatory matters while delivering reliable utility performance for brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 5+ years in Ammonia Refrigeration operations.
• RETA CIRO, IIAR2, Garden City Operator II certifications required.
• Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and applications.
• Willingness to travel around 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support US Fresh and Packaged Meat facilities with capital infrastructure plans.
• Design and implement refrigeration system improvements and equipment standards.
• Plan and budget utilities engineering projects to meet timelines and costs.
• Lead multiple efforts across fields with adherence to proper protocols.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Electrical troubleshooting

Travel 50%

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

RETA CIRO / IIAR2 / Garden City Operator II certifications

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

This is a remote position with geographic requirements. To effectively support business operations, candidates must reside within 60 miles of a designated company location and be able to travel to assigned facilities as needed. Relocation may be required for candidates who do not currently meet this requirement.

Ready to Make an Impact at Smithfield Foods?

Are you a creative, self-driven engineering professional who thrives in fast paced environments? Do you enjoy cultivating new ideas and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive business growth? If so, Smithfield Foods, a $15 billion global food leader and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer, is the place for you! Join us and be part of a company that is dedicated to innovation, quality, and meeting the needs of customers around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

As a Sr. Utilities Engineer, you will play a crucial role in optimizing and managing utility systems across our facilities. Your focus will be on industrial refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems- ensuring their design, development, operation, and optimization. You'll have the opportunity to troubleshoot and improve existing systems, implement new projects, and provide valuable guidance on regulatory matters.

This is your chance to make a direct impact on the success of our manufacturing processes, ensuring that our systems are efficient, safe, and compliant, all while helping us deliver top-quality products from Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and other trusted brands to consumers around the world.

What You’ll Do

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Support & Collaboration: You'll 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.
• Design & Implementation: 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.
• Planning & Budgeting: 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, Analysis & Continuous Improvement: 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.

What We’re Seeking

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• 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).

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Electrical experience and troubleshooting in low and high voltage circuits, motors, and controls.
• Waste water operations experience is preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

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The expected pay range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.

Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.