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Senior Utilities Reliability Engineer

Smithfield, VA, USFull-time$85k–$120k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-11

Core

Optimizing and managing utility systems (industrial refrigeration, boiler, compressed air) across US meat processing facilities to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance.

Role type

Senior Utilities Reliability Engineer (Industrial Refrigeration)

Builds

Capital infrastructure plans, optimized utility systems, and standardized equipment requirements for Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and other brands.

Domain

Food processing / Industrial refrigeration

Required skills

Ammonia refrigeration system design and optimization, industrial refrigeration theory, load/charge/relief calculations, equipment selection, project planning and budgeting, regulatory compliance, low/high voltage electrical troubleshooting, motor and control systems analysis

Preferred skills

Waste water operations experience, travel to multiple facility locations

Technologies

Ammonia refrigeration systems, boiler systems, compressed air systems, low/high voltage electrical circuits, motors, controls

Responsibilities

Develop Capital Infrastructure Plans, troubleshoot and improve existing utility systems, implement new systems and standardize equipment, assist in project planning and budgeting, research and test new technologies, perform load/charge/relief calculations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC