Senior Utilities Reliability Engineer - Remote

Smithfield Foods; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize and manage utility systems across facilities, focusing on industrial refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air. You will troubleshoot, develop projects, and guide regulatory matters to ensure efficient, safe operations across brands.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in ammonia refrigeration, and relevant certifications. Expect ~50% travel and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required with 5+ years in ammonia refrigeration operations.
• Certified industrial refrigeration operator or equivalent certification required.
• Deep theoretical and practical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems.
• Strong reading, math, writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with US facilities on capital infrastructure plans.
• Design and implement refrigeration system projects and equipment standards.
• Plan and budget for utilities engineering improvements.
• Research and analyze new technology; perform load and relief calculations.

Skills

Ammonia Refrigeration

Industrial Refrigeration

Analytical skills

Engineering understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

RETA CIRO Certification

ANSI/IIAR2 Certification

Garden City Program Operator II

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Sr. Utilities Engineer to optimize and manage utility systems across facilities, focusing on industrial refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air. You will troubleshoot, develop projects, and guide regulatory matters to ensure efficient, safe operations across brands.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in ammonia refrigeration, and relevant certifications. Expect ~50% travel and collaboration with cross-functional teams.