JBS USA Careers

Capital Project Engineer

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Capital Project Engineer for JBS Regional Beef! This person will be responsible for developing and tracking annual Capital, Non-Routine Repairs and Maintenance Budgets for our facilities. This person will work with cross functional teams and lead efforts to invest capital in our facilities to either grow the business, reduce operating costs, and/or improve operability of the site.

Responsibilities:

• Review monthly progress of budgets to actual spend to align with the needs of the business and capabilities of equipment vendors to define the project scope.
• Assist in the development of facility Project Managers to include refrigeration, boilers, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Wastewater.
• Leverage industry knowledge to minimize capital investment required to meet needs of the business
• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements and conducting tests to confirm product performance.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems and prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains project database
• Maintains product and company regulations by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in Engineering strongly preferred
• 4+ years in a similar position required
• Experience in the food industry is required as this industry must comply with USDA, HACCP regulations in addition to OSHA, EPA, and state governing agencies
• Experience manage projects exceeding $1MM capital
• Experience in Budgeting and Capital Accounting
• AutoCAD experience required
• Must be a self starter; individually motivated
• 75%+ travel to facilities, customers, etc. (travel can include weekend commitments at facilities including both Saturday & Sunday, day and night shifts)
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $140,000-150,000 and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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