Senior Process Engineer - Utilities

The Senior Process Engineer will serve as a technical leader for utilities at Chobani’s Idaho production facility. This position will lead focused problem solving, proactive and predictive process monitoring with a wider influence across the plant with a strong focus on utilities. The Senior Process Engineer will support a fast-paced manufacturing site through cross-functional collaboration and subject matter expertise, driving large scope transformative and process improvement initiatives.

This role requires deep technical knowledge of utility systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive efficiency, reliability, and compliance across a complex manufacturing site.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all site utilities, supporting maintenance and automation teams.
• Monitor, evaluate, and optimize utility systems, including steam boilers, ammonia refrigeration, compressed air, chilled water, and HVAC- to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Develop, Track, trend, and report on Process Performance Metrics (PPMs), leveraging Product Excellence monitoring to identify and address inefficiencies.
• Partner with the operational productivity team to identify and implement process improvements in utility performance.
• Lead the Management of Change (MoC) process for all mechanical, instrumentation, and automation changes.
• Drive energy efficiency initiatives across utilities, including tracking and reporting KPIs such as energy usage per unit of production.
• Provide troubleshooting support to maintenance as needed to resolve utility-related issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and implement preventive maintenance programs that improve reliability and minimize downtime.
• Provide weekend on-call support to maintenance and operations teams within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Work with CAD teams to update and maintain drawings, including P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Support capital and process improvement projects related to utilities, such as boiler installations, refrigeration compressor upgrades, and heat recovery systems.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., renewable energy integration, water reuse, advanced heat recovery) to support Chobani’s sustainability goals.
• Occasional travel to equipment vendors and other Chobani sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred (other engineering degrees considered).
• 5+ years of experience in utilities management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in utilities design, operation, and equipment management.
• Knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contracts, and scheduling.
• Ability to work in a plant environment around heavy equipment, dust and noise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SEEQ, CAPE or TOPS, and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated initiative, business acumen, problem-solving ability, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America’s No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.

Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages  2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

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