Utilities Lead (Remote)

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we serve food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products, including poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate.

About the role

As part of the Maintenance and Reliability Excellence team, you will partner collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external parties on preventative maintenance and audit readiness. This includes guiding several plant locations with recommendations for energy sources, energy efficiency, wastewater, and other utilities such as ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, and electrical systems.

You will oversee legal and company compliance for federal Process Safety standards and provide guidance to plant management on recommended maintenance and action plans to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. Your work will improve the stability, capability, and availability of utility processes while reducing variability and mitigating risks across Food North America.

This is a remote position with travel required to the following Cargill Food Enterprise locations in North America (locations subject to change): Nebraska City, NE; Schuyler, NE; Fort Morgan, CO; Dodge City, KS; Friona, TX; Wyalusing, PA; Lake Odessa, MI; Big Lake, MN; Monticello, MN; Mason City, IA; London, Ontario; Guelph, Dunlop; High River, Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Analyze resource usage trends and develop operational plans to optimize systems for peak efficiency, including implementing reporting for consistent monitoring and early warning indicators for utility departments.
• Influence and partner with site teams in maintenance, utilities, engineering, and operations.
• Manage corporate projects at multiple sites to pilot industry-leading technologies or ways of working to assess operational fit.
• Advocate for continuous improvement by bringing data and insights to team leadership.
• Plan and schedule maintenance of plant utility systems using reliability models and predictive technologies in collaboration with regional maintenance leadership.
• Assess and recommend upgrades to existing systems as needed.
• Monitor and manage variable and fixed utility and energy costs, working closely with technology, finance, operations, compliance, and third-party contracting teams.
• Plan and monitor production shutdowns to ensure legal and preventive maintenance compliance of all utility equipment.
• Partner with Capital Leads to align on budget for non-base capital investments for plants as necessary.
• Influence and mentor utilities teams by providing recommendations for skills improvements and preparedness for high-pressure decision-making.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four years of related work experience.
• At least four years of hands-on operator/technician experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Process Safety Management experience.
• Ability to travel at least 50%.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• RETA CIRO certification.
• Experience coordinating third-party resources to deliver business results.
• Experience and understanding of site steam and condensate distribution systems, compressed air supply, cooling towers and cooling tower water systems, effluent systems, and potable water systems.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $120,000–$150,000. Compensation varies depending on location, certifications, education, and level of experience. This position is also eligible for a discretionary incentive award based on company and personal performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and other benefits, dependent on position and hours worked.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave: accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year (unless otherwise provided by law).