Senior Utilities Reliability Engineer

Smithfield Foods

. Support all US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities as required.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, including design, optimization, and compliance. Proficient in project management and engineering principles to support facility operations and improvements.

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Ammonia Refrigeration Systems OptimizationRETA CIRO CertificationElectrical TroubleshootingProject ManagementCompliance Management

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Hard Skills

Industrial Refrigeration SystemsLoad CalculationsCharge CalculationsRelief CalculationsUtility Systems OptimizationEquipment SelectionBudgeting for Engineering ProjectsDesign DevelopmentTesting New TechnologyOperations Management Support

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

RETA CIRO CertificationANSI/IIAR2 CertificationGarden City Program Operator II Certification

Industry Keywords

Capital Infrastructure PlansCompliance-Related IssuesRefrigeration EngineeringUtilities EngineeringWastewater Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all US Fresh and Packaged Meat Facilities as required.
Work directly with facilities teams and project engineering on Capital Infrastructure Plans.
Engage professional refrigeration engineering resources during project design and development.
Assist facilities and PSM Management Team with compliance-related issues.
Develop designs, select equipment, obtain quotes, and schedule work.
Develop and implement resolutions for facility refrigeration system issues.
Implement new systems and standardize equipment requirements.
Assist with planning and budgeting for utilities engineering improvement projects.
Optimize utility systems based on facility operating requirements.
Research and assist in testing new technology.
Assess complex operations and systems to support Operations management.
Identify and correct deficiencies by performing load, charge, and relief calculations.
Lead multiple efforts across different fields while ensuring adherence to protocols and practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Deep theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and ability to apply that knowledge.
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.
Electrical experience and troubleshooting in low- and high-voltage circuits, motors, and controls.
Wastewater operations experience preferred.
Ability to work in office and plant settings, including wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at elevated heights.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation package available: No
Comprehensive total rewards package