Smithfield Foods · 11 hours ago
Utilities Engineer (Relocation)
Smithfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Utilities Engineer to specialize in managing and optimizing utility systems, focusing on industrial refrigeration, boilers, and compressed air systems, while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Support & 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor'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)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
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