Senior Utilities Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering Manager the Senior Utilities Engineer will provide technical support to the engineering/operations team. The role will focus on utilities and plant management, problem solving and improvement through teamwork, analysis and capital investment aligned to business objectives and plans.

• Lead the day-to-day activities within the utilities area including maintenance and operations functions.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to all environmental, safety and quality legislation, certifications, standards and legislation.
• Develop and implement progressive planned & predictive asset management and maintenance systems.
• Carryout inspections of equipment and systems within the utilities area. Develop and execute plans and solutions for equipment/systems repair where issues arise.
• Plan and coordinate major planned maintenance interventions within the utilities area.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem solving relating to utilities. Develop & implement solution-based protocols.
• Develop key cross functional relationships with Production, Quality, Environmental, Maintenance and Engineering departments.
• Coach and mentor the maintenance and operational teams to help advance their technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain an environment of continuous improvement and process excellence.
• Develop and lead on improvements to increase plant and utilities efficiencies and drive process excellence.
• Lead & support trials, plant and process modifications, investigation studies etc.
• Undertake, manage and report on specific plant and utilities improvement projects.
• Provide technical support to large projects and major equipment upgrades and maintenance.
• Engage and build relationships with OEM’s, other equipment vendors and raw material providers.
• Keep up to date with new and relevant technologies to perform role to a high standard of competence and propose upgrades and projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering or Science discipline inc. Mechanical, Manufacturing, Energy or Chemical.
• 5+ years relevant experience in a manufacturing or utilities environment.
• Experience of technical management/supervision in a process, utilities or project environment.
• Knowledge/experience of heavy rotating equipment, combustion, steam, thermal oil and effluent treatment systems.
• Rapid problem-solving ability for a 24/7 business environment.
• Understanding and experience in use of Lean Manufacturing Techniques and Principles.
• High energy and commitment to best practice and continuous improvement
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Strong planning, numeracy, analytical and PC skills.
• Knowledge of Safety Legislation, relevant Codes of Practice and risk assessments & SOPs.