Utilities Engineer

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• This role has no supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance for the overall direction and coordination of the Engineering staff at the plant(s).

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. In addition, applicants cannot be color blind due to troubleshooting electrical circuits and control systems.

• Must be able to work at elevated heights.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.