Overview

SMITHFIELD ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITYHave a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.As a member of our Engineering team, you'll be at the heart of optimizing production processes and maximizing operational efficiency. You'll analyze data, craft implementation plans, and identify cutting-edge solutions to eliminate waste and reduce costs. Your efforts will directly impact the manufacturing of iconic brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and morehelping us deliver top-quality products to customers and consumers across the globe.As a Utilities Engineer at Smithfield, you'll specialize in managing and optimizing utility systems, with a focus on industrial refrigeration, boilers, and compressed air systems. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing innovative projects while troubleshooting and fine-tuning existing systems. Your expertise will also guide regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.Join us and become a part of a team that's not only shaping the future of food production but also creating solutions that drive sustainability, innovation, and industry-leading performance!JOB DUTIESSupport & Collaboration: You'll support all US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities as required. You'll also work directly with facilities teams and project engineering on developing Capital Infrastructure Plans. You'll also 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 & Optimization: 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. Identify and correct deficiencies within existing systems by performing load, charge, and relief calculations.Research & Continuous Improvement: You'll also research and assist in testing new technology. Assess and understand complex operations and systems to support Operations management.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2+ years of experience; 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 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).ADDITIONAL SKILLSElectrical experience and troubleshooting in low and high voltage circuits, motors, and controls.Waste water operations experience is pref