Utilities Engineer

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The Utilities Engineer manages and optimizes utility systems, with a focus on industrial refrigeration, boilers, and compressed air systems. The role designs, develops, and implements projects; troubleshoots and fine-tunes existing systems; and supports regulatory compliance. The engineer supports US Fresh and Packaged Meat facilities as required, working with facility teams, project engineering, and professional refrigeration engineering resources. The position involves travel to other locations 50% of the time and work in both office and plant settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field, plus 2 or more years of experience; or an 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 position’s responsibilities.
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.
Ability to distinguish colors; applicants cannot be color blind because the role involves troubleshooting electrical circuits and control systems.
Ability to work at elevated heights.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support US Fresh and Packaged Meat facilities as required.
Work with facility teams and project engineering to develop Capital Infrastructure Plans.
Engage professional refrigeration engineering resources in project design and development.
Assist facilities and the PSM Management Team with compliance-related issues as requested.
Assist with designs, including equipment selection, obtaining quotes, and scheduling work.
Develop and help implement resolutions to facility refrigeration system issues.
Implement new systems and standardize equipment requirements.
Assist with planning and budgeting utility engineering improvement projects to meet project expectations and timelines.
Optimize utility systems for facility operating requirements.
Identify and correct deficiencies in existing systems by performing load, charge, and relief calculations.
Research and assist with testing new technology.
Assess and understand complex operations and systems to support Operations management.
Perform other duties as assigned.