Senior Utilities Project Engineer

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Ready to Make an Impact at Smithfield Foods? Are you a creative, self-driven engineering professional who thrives in fast-paced environments? Do you enjoy cultivating new ideas and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive business growth? If so, Smithfield Foods, a $15 billion global food leader and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer, is the place for you! Join us and be part of a company that’s dedicated to innovation, quality, and meeting the needs of customers around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. 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 is your chance to make a direct impact on the success of our manufacturing processes, ensuring that our systems are efficient, safe, and compliant, all while helping us deliver top-quality products from Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, and other trusted brands to consumers around the world.

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, 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.
Strong reading, math, writing, analytical skill required.
Perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision.
Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).

Nice To Haves

Electrical experience and troubleshooting in low and high voltage circuits, motors, and controls.
Waste water operations experience is preferred.
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.

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 in compliance-related issues as requested.
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.
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 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.
Leads multiple efforts in different fields, ensuring adherence to proper protocols and practices.