Critical System Engineering - Fire & Life Safety System Engineer (Remote with Travel required

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

That's Perdue.

This position is the Technical Leader of the Critical System Management Program to ensure safe and effective operation of infrastructure that carries a significant responsibility to Perdue & the community. This role will specifically be responsible for (but not limited to) Process Safety Management for 4 Hexane facilities and Evacuation Notification Systems, Fire Alarm & Suppression systems, and Insurance driven requirements.

You will lead and develop Perdue program requirements and ensure that those requirements are actively being followed at more than 75 Perdue facilities. You will collaborate with engineering firms, technology providers and cross-functional teams to deliver Best-In-Class management of Critical Systems in Perdue. Responsibilities include leading program development, establishing standards, auditing of facilities, and advising on plant staffing requirements. This role will raise organization capability via benchmarking, hands‑on coaching and training.

You will be the key advocate to develop and promote the Risk Management strategy for Perdue Critical Facility Systems.

• Be the "go to" person for Hexane PSM Program, Evacuation Notification Systems, Fire Alarm & Suppression Systems for all Perdue locations. Lead program development and execution. Lead interactions with Insurance driven improvements.
• Work collaboratively with Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental leadership to execute programs that deliver Safety, Compliance, Quality, Profitable Growth, and Cost.
• Collaborate with Engineering Subject Matter Experts and own the standards for Facility Critical Systems. Responsible for development and continuous improvement of standards to drive business results; identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance safety, efficiency and reliability
• Capability Building:
  Establish and lead the community of practice for Facility Critical Systems and recommend plant staffing levels. Build Technical capability into the organization via hands on coaching, training programs and troubleshooting.
• Leverage Critical Systems Steering Team to ensure consistent application of program requirements across all Perdue Locations.
• External Benchmarking:
  Stay up to date on regulatory requirements, technology and equipment to enable best in class engineering design. Identify key technology and processes to apply within Perdue to deliver improvements in Safety, Compliance, Quality and Profit.
• Safety and Maintenance:
  Provide guidance on best practices regarding and compliance with NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 13 Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 17/17A:
  Standards for dry and we chemical extinguishing systems, NPFA 25 Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, NFPA 101 Life Safety Standard, and NFPA 36 Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants . Be a "subject matter expert" for Critical Systems maintenance and operational strategies.
• Engineering Work Process Champion:
  Champion and drive the use of Critical Systems Management work process and tools. Establish program requirements, frequency of risk assessments & audits, and continuous updating of…