Utilities Engineer

Have 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.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you an innovative, self-driven engineering professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments? Do you have a passion for turning ideas into reality and working alongside a team of visionary leaders to drive business growth? Then join Smithfield Foods, one of the nation’s top 25 consumer packaged goods companies, and make your mark in the world of food production!

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 more—helping 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• You’ll also research and assist in testing new technology.
• Assess and understand complex operations and systems to support Operations management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the…