Utilities Engineer (3 Year FTC) Greenfield Site Project

Danone; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunities Employer

Job summary

Danone Specialized Nutrition in Ireland is launching a major greenfield investment to build a next-generation liquid nutrition facility. The Utilities Engineer will own utility systems, including steam, chilled water, HVAC, compressed air, nitrogen generation and storage, and WWTP, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires leading design, installation, commissioning, and handover, coordinating with EPCM partners, suppliers, and operations to optimise energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or equivalent).
• 5-10 years of utilities engineering experience in food, beverage, dairy, pharma, or nutrition manufacturing.
• Experience with greenfield or brownfield utilities delivery.
• Hands-on with multiple utility systems (steam, chilled water, HVAC, electrical, compressed air, WWTP).
• Experience in energy management and system optimization.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, contractors and external engineering firms.
• Familiarity with CAPEX processes and project management.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership for utilities requirements across the project.
• Lead or support utility-related projects from design to commissioning and qualification.
• Coordinate on-site with contractors to meet milestones on time and in full.
• Support FAT/SAT, performance testing and environmental qualifications.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, EHS, and Engineering to ensure hygiene and environmental compliance.
• Support procurement, tendering, and supplier management for utility systems.
• Develop SOPs, preventive maintenance plans, and handover documentation.

Skills

Utilities engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Energy management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Project Management Certification

Job description

About The Job

Danone Specialized Nutrition is launching a major greenfield investment to build our next-generation liquid nutrition facility, requiring state of the art high environmental control, clean utility distribution, HVAC and building services to support aseptic and high-hygiene production.

The Utilities Engineer is responsible for the implementation of all utility systems, which are to be delivered safely, on time, in full and meet the stringent requirements of Specialized Nutrition production environments.

The role will support the design, installation, commissioning, and handover to operations of various site utilities, namely; Compressed Air, Cooling & Steam systems, Nitrogen Generation & Storage systems, HVAC systems, Heat Recovery & Energy optimizations systems & Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP)

You will work closely with the internal cross functional project team, EPCM partners, suppliers, and OEMs to ensure hygiene zoning, environmental control, driving energy efficiency initiatives, and regulatory compliance across the facility.

About You

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Ownership – Utilities

• Act as the technical owner for Utilities requirements
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all Utilities requirements onsite

1. Project Engineering - Execution & Commissioning

• Lead and/or support utility related project of greenfield utility installations
• Support Utility installation, integration, commissioning and qualification (IQ, OQ & PQ)
• Manage contractors on site to ensure on time in full milestones
• Support FAT/SAT, performance testing, and final environmental qualifications
• Troubleshoot utility performance issues during construction, commissioning, and startup.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Quality, EHS, R&I, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure utilities meet environmental and hygienic requirements.
• Collaborate with EPCM partners, Utility consultants and existing site team on utility operations, assess availability, generation, manage tie‑ins, layout conflicts, and commissioning plans.
• Support Utility and Automation teams on interdependent systems (BMS, SCADA, EMS).

1. CAPEX Support & Governance

• Support Utility CAPEX package scope, planning, and reporting.
• Provide technical input and support into cost/forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, and risk registers.
• Support change control and ensure all Utility changes are fully assessed and documented.

1. Procurement & Supplier Management

• Support technical aspects of tenders for utility systems (URS, RFQ, technical bid evaluations, clarifications).
• Partner with Regional Engineering and C&P (CAPEX Procurement) for supplier selection and contract alignment.
• Support OEM/vendor deliverables for documentation, training, spare parts, and commissioning.

Standards, Compliance & Safety

• Support compliance with:
  • Danone Engineering Standards
  • GMP/HACCP and hygiene zoning rules
  • Cleanroom and environmental control guidelines
  • Local/European regulations & industry standards
• Embed Safety principles in Design & execution during installation and commissioning.

1. Operational Readiness & Handover

• Support the development/approval of Utility-related SOPs, environmental control procedures, Preventative Maintenance plans, and spare parts lists.
• Ensure full technical handover to Operations and Maintenance, including training and validated documentation.

1. Reporting & Decision Support

• Provide structured updates on utility progress, risks, commissioning readiness, and mitigation plans.
• Provide technical insights to support strategic and operational decision‑making throughout project phases.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or equivalent)
• Project Management Certification – advantageous
• 5-10 years of experience in utilities engineering experience in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or nutrition manufacturing.
• Previous experience in utility delivery in greenfield / brownfield projects.
• Hands-on experience with multiple utility systems
• Experience in energy management and system optimization preferred.
• Previous experience of supporting and implementing Utilities within a greenfield or brownfield environment
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, contractors, and external engineering firms.
• Experience with systems such as:
• Steam & Boilers systems
• Chilled Water & refrigeration
• HVAC & Building Services
• Electrical Power Distribution
• Compressed Air Systems
• Water & Waste Water Treatment Systems
• Interpretation of drawings, schematics, and models
• Troubleshooting utility system performance
• Familiarity with project management and CAPEX processes
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Project Management skills
• Proactive & continuous improvement mindset
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to influence partners and suppliers
• Effective & strong analytical & problem-solving abilities under commissioning/start-up pressure
• Commitment to safety and quality culture

About Us

Danone is a large, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with market leading brands across four divisions: Essential Dairy and Plant Based Products, Waters, Specialised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Specialised Nutrition offers nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals, from the first day of pregnancy into old age. We are looking for high calibre, dedicated and experienced personnel to complement our existing workforce.

At Danone we are passionate in our commitment to sustainability with the belief in building a healthier future through food. Our eating and drinking choices have an impact on our own health, the health of our society and the health of our planet.

Ensuring an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all is important to us. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note, owing to the high volume of applications we receive, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.