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The Utilities Lead is a subject matter expert for several beef processing sites within North America. As a member of the Maintenance and Reliability Excellence team, you will partner collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external parties for preventative maintenance and audit readiness responsibilities. This work will include guiding several plant locations with recommendations for energy sources, energy efficiency, wastewater and other utilities: Ammonia refrigeration, Boilers, HVAC, and Electrical. You will be responsible for overseeing legal and company compliance for federal Process Safety standards and give guidance to plant management for recommended maintenance and action plans to ensure the plants are running efficiently and in compliance. You will partner on maintenance projects, advise on corrective actions, and non-destructive testing. Your work will improve the stability, capability and availability of utility processes while reducing variability and risk mitigation in Food North America. Your work will enable our plants to achieve variable, fixed cost, and operating efficiency targets while protecting our people, communities, environment and assets while honoring our business obligations.

This position will work remote from home office and travel to the following Cargill Food Enterprise locations in North America: Nebraska City, NE; Schuyler, NE; Fort Morgan, CO; Dodge City, KS; Friona, TX; Wyalusing, PA; Lake Odessa, MI; Big Lake, MN; Monticello, MN; Mason City, IA; London, Ontario; Guelph, Dunlop; High River, Alberta (locations are subject to change)

• Analyze resource usage trends and develop more complex operational plans to assist in the optimization of systems for peak efficiency and develop and implement reporting to ensure consistent monitoring and early warning indicators for utility departments.
• Influence and partner with site teams in maintenance, utilities, engineering and operations.
• Manage corporate projects at several sites to pilot industry-leading technologies or ways of working to assess fit for operational execution. Advocate for continuous improvement. Bring curiosity, data and insights to team leadership.
• Plan and schedule maintenance of plant utility systems using reliability models and predictive technologies in collaboration with regional maintenance leadership.
• Assess and recommend upgrades to existing systems as needed, Monitor and manage variable and fixed utility and energy costs working closely with technology, finance, operations, compliance and third-party contracting teams.
• Plan and monitor production shutdowns ensuring legal and preventive maintenance compliance of all utility equipment.
• Partner with Capital Leads to align on budget needed to implement non-base capital investments for the plants as necessary.
• Influence and mentor utilities teams providing recommendations for skills improvements and encouraging preparedness for high pressure decision-making.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in a related field OR equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of related work experience
• A minimum of 4 years hands-on operator/ technician experience with ammonia refrigeration systems
• Process Safety Management experience
• Ability to travel at least 50%
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary

• RETA CIRO certification
• Experience coordinating third-party resources to deliver business results.
• Experience and understanding of site steam and condensate distribution systems, site compressed air supply, cooling towers and cooling tower water systems, and effluent system and potable water systems

The expected salary for this position is $120,000-$150,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

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