Facilities and Utilities Engineer

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