Utilities Engineer: Refrigeration & Plant Systems Innovator

Smithfield Support Services Corp; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Utilities Engineer to optimize utility systems (refrigeration, boilers, compressed air) across US facilities. You will analyze data, design, implement projects, and drive regulatory compliance while traveling to sites as needed.

Join a team focused on sustainability, innovation, and cost-effective operations within a leading food producer, with opportunities to influence multiple plants and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; 2+ years' experience preferred.
• RETA CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator) certification required.
• ANSI/IIAR2 certification or equivalent ammonia training program required.
• Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and analytics ability.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities with utility engineering.
• Develop Capital Infrastructure Plans with facilities and project engineering.
• Collaborate with refrigeration resources during project design and development.
• Assist Facilities and PSM Management in compliance matters.

Skills

Engineering degree

2+ years experience

RETA CIRO

ANSI/IIAR2

Garden City Program Operator II

Industrial refrigeration knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Utilities Engineer to optimize utility systems (refrigeration, boilers, compressed air) across US facilities. You will analyze data, design, implement projects, and drive regulatory compliance while traveling to sites as needed.

Join a team focused on sustainability, innovation, and cost-effective operations within a leading food producer, with opportunities to influence multiple plants and processes.