Senior Process Engineer - Utilities

Summary

The Senior Process Engineer will serve as a technical leader for utilities at Chobani's Idaho production facility. This position will lead focused problem solving, proactive and predictive process monitoring with a wider influence across the plant with a strong focus on utilities. The Senior Process Engineer will support a fast-paced manufacturing site through cross-functional collaboration and subject matter expertise, driving large scope transformative and process improvement initiatives. This role requires deep technical knowledge of utility systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive efficiency, reliability, and compliance across a complex manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all site utilities, supporting maintenance and automation teams.
• Monitor, evaluate, and optimize utility systems, including steam boilers, ammonia refrigeration, compressed air, chilled water, and HVAC- to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Develop, Track, trend, and report on Process Performance Metrics (PPMs), leveraging Product Excellence monitoring to identify and address inefficiencies.
• Partner with the operational productivity team to identify and implement process improvements in utility performance.
• Lead the Management of Change (MoC) process for all mechanical, instrumentation, and automation changes.
• Drive energy efficiency initiatives across utilities, including tracking and reporting KPIs such as energy usage per unit of production.
• Provide troubleshooting support to maintenance as needed to resolve utility-related issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and implement preventive maintenance programs that improve reliability and minimize downtime.
• Provide weekend on-call support to maintenance and operations teams within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Work with CAD teams to update and maintain drawings, including P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Support capital and process improvement projects related to utilities, such as boiler installations, refrigeration compressor upgrades, and heat recovery systems.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., renewable energy integration, water reuse, advanced heat recovery) to support Chobani's sustainability goals.
• Occasional travel to equipment vendors and other Chobani sites.

Requirements

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short : making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and / or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including : 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.

Compensation Range : $107,000.00-$161,000.00, plus bonus.