Refrigeration Engineering Supervisor (B Shift)

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Refrigeration Engineering Supervisor oversees the maintenance and operation of our powerhouse and refrigeration systems, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Leads preventive maintenance schedules, works closely with production teams to monitor utilities, and makes sure our facility meets all OSHA, ASHRAE, and PSM standards. This position also plays a key role in employee training and development, safety inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About Us

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee daily operations of the powerhouse and ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Manage and schedule all preventive maintenance (PM) activities for equipment and systems.
• Monitor utilities in collaboration with production management and resolve issues that impact facility operations.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE, and PSM regulations and maintain accurate documentation.
• Lead and develop team members through training, certification programs, and ongoing performance support.
• Participate in Compliance Audits (CAs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Mechanical Integrity (MI) inspections, and incident investigations.
• Verify annual visual inspections, valve cycling, and P&ID updates are completed accurately and on time.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement within the powerhouse and refrigeration departments.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

Qualification Requirements

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 or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree or Technical School certification preferred; 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with boiler systems strongly preferred.
• Operator I or II and RETA certifications preferred but not required.
• Must meet all HAZMAT requirements and pass a Pulmonary Function Test.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions in English.
• Strong communication skills — able to write reports, correspondence, and speak effectively with teams or groups.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including estimating labor needs, interpreting technical data, and applying math to practical maintenance situations.
• Familiarity with OSHA and FSIS regulations to ensure compliance and proper reporting for plant operations.
  
  

SCHEDULE

• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility. 
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Office and production floor environment based on daily needs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in but in most cases requires hearing protection.
  
  

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program
  
  

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.