Senior Utilities Engineer

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We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages :

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Earning Potential
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

As part of our Engineering team, you would analyze data, draft implementation plans for production process optimization.

Seeking out ways to maximize efficiencies by eliminating the waste of valuable resources that directly impact our overall operating costs.

You are instrumental to the manufacturing of Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, and our other product brands, to meet the needs of our customers and consumers.

Applies theories and principles of science and mathematics to design and develop technical projects for the pork and packaged meat industry.

Performs engineering assignments in medium to large complex projects leading a small team of engineers in leadership of the project.

May also lead a team in an important portion of a more complex project under the direction of Project Manager or Sr Project Manager.

Is fully capable of working independently and seeks advice in more complex situations.

As part of our Engineering team, you would analyze data, draft implementation plans for production process optimization.

Seeking out ways to maximize efficiencies by eliminating the waste of valuable resources that directly impact our overall operating costs.

You are instrumental to the manufacturing of Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, and our other product brands, to meet the needs of our customers and consumers.

The Sr. Utilities Engineer, working as part of the Smithfield Engineering staff, will help our facilities manage and optimize their utility systems by specializing in and focusing on all aspects of industrial refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems operation;

including but not limited to design, development, implementation of projects, troubleshooting and optimizing existing systems, and providing advice on regulatory matters.

Core Responsibilities

Support all US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities as required.

Work directly with facilities teams and project engineering on developing Capital Infrastructure Plans.

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.

Engage professional refrigeration engineering resources during the design and development of projects.

Leads multiple efforts in different fields, ensuring adherence to proper protocols and practices.

Assist with the planning and budgeting process for various utilities engineering improvement projects, with the goal of meeting project expectations and time requirements.

Implement new systems and standardize equipment requirements.

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.

Optimize utility systems based on facility operating requirements.

Participate in Corporate sponsored training, such as Brown Belt courses at Iowa State as needed.

Assist facilities and PSM Management Team in compliance related issues as requested.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of related experience and / or training in operations, maintenance and optimization of Ammonia Refrigeration systems, or equivalent combination of education and / or experience, required.

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.

Possess a deep theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and can apply that knowledge to the roles and responsibilities of the position.

Electrical experience and troubleshooting in low and high voltage circuits, motors, and controls.

Waste water operations experience is preferred.

Strong reading, math, writing, analytical skill required.

Perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has no supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance for the overall direction and coordination of the Engineering staff at the plant(s).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

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, or crawl and talk or hear.

EEO / AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

Salary Range

$80, - $119,