Utilities Engineer

As a Utilities Engineer at Smithfield, you'll specialize in managing and optimizing utility systems, with a focus on industrial refrigeration, boilers, and compressed air systems. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing innovative projects while troubleshooting and fine-tuning existing systems. Your expertise will also guide regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

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 with compliance-related issues as requested; Assist in developing designs, including selecting equipment, obtaining quotes, and scheduling work as requested; Develop and assist in implementing resolutions to issues related to facility refrigeration systems; Implement new systems and standardize equipment requirements; Assist with planning and budgeting for utilities engineering improvement projects; Optimize utility systems based on facility operating requirements; Identify and correct deficiencies in existing systems by performing load, charge, and relief calculations; Research and assist in testing new technology; Assess and understand complex operations and systems to support Operations management; May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience; 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; Theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and ability to apply that knowledge to the role; Strong reading, math, writing, and analytical skills; Ability to perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision; Willingness to travel to other locations (50% of the time)

Nice to have

Electrical experience and troubleshooting in low and high voltage circuits, motors, and controls; Waste water operations experience; Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented with the ability to build strong working relationships

Benefits

Relocation Package Available