Utilities and Process Engineer

Baker Finn Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Finn Recruitment is assisting a client in Ireland to recruit a Process and Utilities Engineer who will provide technical support to engineering and operations teams focused on utilities and plant management. The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and capital investment aligned with business plans.

Key responsibilities include leading utilities activities, maintaining compliance, asset management, and driving continuous improvement across plant utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Energy or Chemical).
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or utilities.
• Experience in technical management or supervision in process/utilities/project environments.
• Knowledge of heavy rotating equipment, combustion, steam, thermal oil and effluent treatment systems.
• Ability to solve problems rapidly in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques and principles.
• Strong planning, numeracy, analytical and IT skills.
• Knowledge of safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day utilities activities, including maintenance and operations.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with environmental, safety and quality legislation, certifications and standards.
• Develop and implement planned and predictive asset management and maintenance systems.
• Inspect utilities equipment and systems; develop and execute repair plans when issues arise.
• Plan and coordinate major scheduled maintenance interventions within the utilities area.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving relating to utilities and implement effective solutions.
• Build cross‑functional relationships with Production, Quality, Environmental, Maintenance and Engineering teams.
• Coach and mentor maintenance and operational teams to develop their technical knowledge.
• Drive continuous improvement, process excellence and improvements in plant and utilities efficiency.
• Lead and support trials, plant and process modifications and investigation studies.
• Manage and report on plant and utilities improvement projects.
• Provide technical support for large projects, equipment upgrades and major maintenance.
• Build relationships with OEMs, equipment vendors and raw material suppliers.
• Keep abreast of relevant technologies and recommend suitable upgrades and projects.

Skills

Process engineering

Utilities management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Planning & analytics

IT skills

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Our client is seeking a Process and Utilities Engineer to provide technical support to its engineering and operations teams. The role focuses on utilities and plant management, problem-solving and improvement through teamwork, analysis and capital investment aligned with business objectives and plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day utilities activities, including maintenance and operations.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with environmental, safety and quality legislation, certifications and standards.
• Develop and implement planned and predictive asset management and maintenance systems.
• Inspect utilities equipment and systems; develop and execute repair plans when issues arise.
• Plan and coordinate major scheduled maintenance interventions within the utilities area.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving relating to utilities and implement effective solutions.
• Build cross‑functional relationships with Production, Quality, Environmental, Maintenance and Engineering teams.
• Coach and mentor maintenance and operational teams to develop their technical knowledge.
• Drive continuous improvement, process excellence and improvements in plant and utilities efficiency.
• Lead and support trials, plant and process modifications and investigation studies.
• Manage and report on plant and utilities improvement projects.
• Provide technical support for large projects, equipment upgrades and major maintenance.
• Build relationships with OEMs, equipment vendors and raw material suppliers.
• Keep abreast of relevant technologies and recommend suitable upgrades and projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline, including Mechanical, Manufacturing, Energy or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing or utilities environment.
• Experience in technical management or supervision within a process, utilities or project environment.
• Knowledge or experience of heavy rotating equipment, combustion, steam, thermal oil and effluent treatment systems.
• Ability to solve problems rapidly in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Understanding and experience of Lean Manufacturing techniques and principles.
• Strong commitment to best practice and continuous improvement.
• Self‑motivated and enthusiastic, with strong planning, numeracy, analytical and IT skills.
• Knowledge of safety legislation, relevant codes of practice, risk assessments and standard operating procedures (SOPs).