Senior Utilities Reliability Engineer (Remote)

The position offers a comprehensive relocation package.

About the role

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 role directly impacts the success of our manufacturing processes, ensuring systems are efficient, safe, and compliant while delivering top-quality products from Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, and other trusted brands.

Responsibilities

• Support & Collaboration: 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. Lead multiple efforts in different fields, ensuring adherence to proper protocols and practices.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Deep theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and the 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).

Skills

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

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Office and plant setting with wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud in production areas.
• 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, crawl, and talk or hear.