Senior Utilities Engineer

Smithfield Foods

As a Senior Utilities Engineer at Smithfield Foods, optimize utility systems across facilities. Collaborate on projects ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance in operations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing and managing Ammonia Refrigeration systems, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and project implementation. Possesses a solid theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in operational settings.

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Ammonia Refrigeration Systems OptimizationRETA CIRO CertificationANSI/IIAR2 CertificationCapital Infrastructure PlanningRegulatory Compliance Guidance

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Hard Skills

Operations ManagementSystem TroubleshootingProject ImplementationDesign DevelopmentEquipment Selection

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMath SkillsWriting Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

RETA CIRO CertificationANSI/IIAR2 CertificationGarden City Program Operator II Certification

Industry Keywords

Industrial RefrigerationUtility Systems ManagementRegulatory MattersCapital Infrastructure PlansProfessional Refrigeration Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a crucial role in optimizing and managing utility systems across our facilities
Troubleshoot and improve existing systems
Implement new projects and provide guidance on regulatory matters
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 design and development of projects
Assist in developing designs including selecting equipment, obtaining quotes, and scheduling work as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field
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 required
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 skills required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive training and professional development programs
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Be Well programs offering support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management, and more