Facilities and Utilities Engineer

    KilkennyContractCompetitive
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    Jun 11
    JN -062025-1983149

    Facilities and Utilities Engineer

    Kilkenny Contract Competitive

    About the job

    About the job

    Are you an experienced Facilities or Utilities Engineer looking to take on a key role in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment? Our client - a leading, large-scale food production facility in Kilkenny - is seeking a driven professional to support a range of projects across the site.

    As a Facilities & Utilities Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering capital projects focused on water treatment systems and other essential utilities and facility upgrades. Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, EHS, and external contractors to ensure successful execution of site infrastructure projects.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage and support CAPEX projects related to water treatment, HVAC, compressed air, steam, and chilled water systems

    • Provide engineering input on the design, installation, commissioning, and validation of new utility systems and upgrades

    • Liaise with external vendors and contractors to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget

    • Maintain compliance with food safety, environmental, and health & safety regulations

    • Support energy and water efficiency initiatives across the site

    • Drive continuous improvement in facility performance and reliability

    Requirements

    • Degree in Mechanical, Utilities, Chemical, or Building Services Engineering (or similar)

    • 3+ years' experience in a facilities/utilities engineering role, ideally in food, FMCG, pharma, or manufacturing environments

    • Strong project management experience with a solid understanding of CAPEX delivery

    • Technical knowledge of water treatment systems is highly desirable

    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

    What's on Offer?

    • Opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects

    • Join a collaborative and technically strong engineering team