Utilities and Hard Services Engineer

Diageo; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health & wellbeing

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Product perks

Job summary

Diageo Australia is looking for an experienced Utilities & Hard Services Engineer to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of utilities across the Huntingwood site, with technical support to the Sydney HQ. You will own asset strategy, drive lifecycle planning and lead capital projects while ensuring compliance with Diageo standards.

Reporting to operations and collaborating with asset care, facilities and automation teams, you will deliver continuous improvement, energy and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in utilities, hard services or industrial infra
• Strong experience with refrigeration, boilers/steam, pressure equipment, compressed air, water, fire and HVAC systems
• Proven contractor and supplier management with oversight of scope, performance and compliance
• Experience with regulatory compliance, asset risk, inspections and corrective actions
• Knowledge of trade waste systems, BOD management and environmental compliance
• Strong analytical skills translating data into actionable insights
• Experience in 24/7 manufacturing environments preferred
• SAP, Power BI, advanced Excel and capital project delivery experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Own safe, reliable, compliant operation of utilities across Huntingwood site and Sydney HQ scope
• Develop long-term utilities and infrastructure strategy including lifecycle planning and capital investment prioritisation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental and Diageo standards including hazardous areas and fire protection
• Lead utility performance monitoring, forecasting, reporting and continuous improvement
• Deliver utilities capital projects from concept to handover meeting safety, quality, budget and schedule
• Drive energy, water and sustainability programs to support decarbonisation
• Provide governance across utilities systems, contractors and suppliers
• Partner with Operations, Asset Care, Facilities and external stakeholders to resolve issues
• Lead investigations, emergency planning and out-of-hours support with knowledge sharing

Skills

Utilities management

Regulatory compliance

Contractor management

Emergency response

Analytical skills

Energy optimization

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Job Description : Who are we: With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to local favourites like Bundaberg, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Function: Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About the Role:

The Utilities & Hard Services Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of utilities and hard services across Diageo Australia's Huntingwood manufacturing site, while providing technical support to the Sydney HQ office. This role owns the performance, reliability, compliance, risk management, and long-term asset strategy for utilities infrastructure. Working closely with site operations, engineering, facilities, asset care, automation, and external partners, the role delivers sustainable utility operations, infrastructure lifecycle planning, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that support site performance and Diageo's sustainability ambitions. The position also provides technical leadership across contractors and suppliers, ensuring critical utility assets remain compliant, fit for purpose, and aligned with Diageo standards.

Role Responsibilities:

• Own the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of utilities and hard services across the Huntingwood manufacturing site and the defined Sydney HQ scope.
• Develop and execute the long-term utilities and infrastructure strategy, including asset lifecycle planning, reliability improvement, risk management, compliance, sustainability initiatives, and capital investment prioritisation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, environmental, and Diageo standards, including hazardous areas, fire protection systems, ammonia refrigeration, pressure equipment, electrical safety, and trade waste requirements.
• Lead utility performance monitoring, forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives, using data and asset health insights to drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making.
• Deliver utilities and hard-services capital projects from concept through commissioning and handover, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Drive energy, water, and sustainability improvement programs that support Diageo's operational excellence and decarbonisation objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across utilities systems, contractors, suppliers, and specialist service providers, ensuring effective performance, risk management, and compliance.
• Partner closely with Operations, Asset Care, Facilities, OT & Automation, and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues, support business continuity, and implement long-term infrastructure improvements.
• Lead utilities-related investigations, emergency response planning, and out-of-hours support for critical utility incidents, while building site capability through knowledge sharing, documentation, and contingency planning.

Experience / Skills Required: 5+ years’ experience in utilities, hard services or industrial infrastructure, preferably in beverage or FMCG manufacturing. Strong experience with refrigeration, boilers and steam, pressure equipment, compressed air, water, fire and HVAC systems. Proven contractor and supplier management, including scope, performance and compliance oversight. Experience managing regulatory compliance, asset risk, inspections and corrective actions. Knowledge of trade waste systems, BOD management and environmental compliance. Strong analytical skills with utilities, cost and production data, translating insights into actions and business cases. Experience in 24/7 manufacturing environments preferred. SAP, Power BI, advanced Excel, and capital project delivery experience desirable. Strong communication, problem-solving, prioritisation and emergency response skills.

Flexible Working:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Competitive reward – Market-leading salary, performance-driven bonus and industry perks
• Flexible ways of working – Hybrid working with no set office days, empowering you to balance work and life in a way that works for you
• Industry-leading family leave – Generous paid parental leave for all parents, along with support for life's key moments
• Health & wellbeing – Comprehensive support including mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes
• Career growth – Access to global opportunities, leading learning programmes and clear pathways for development
• Inclusive culture – A values-led, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work
• Product perks – Employee discounts and experiences across our iconic portfolio
• Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity: Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.