Utilities Specialist

Carbery Group; Ballineen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Carbery Group is seeking a Utilities Specialist to support safe, reliable operation of utility systems across our sites. You will monitor infrastructure, coordinate maintenance, respond to issues, and maintain records to ensure uninterrupted services.

Role requires a degree in engineering or related field, knowledge of utility systems, and experience with CMMS/ERP tools. Join a global team delivering sustainable food and ingredient solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Experience in utilities/plant operations and facilities management.
• Knowledge of potable water, steam, HVAC, compressed air and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure safe, reliable operation of utility systems.
• Coordinate maintenance, inspections, and repairs of infrastructure.
• Investigate issues and implement corrective actions to restore service.
• Maintain records of inspections, outages, and service requests.
• Analyze consumption to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and providers to schedule work.
• Support capital projects from planning to commissioning.
• Review invoices and performance metrics for accuracy.
• Prepare reports and operational procedures.
• Participate in emergency response and after-hours support.
• Promote continuous improvement for system reliability.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer focus

Team player

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Carbery Group is dedicated to enriching lives. How do we do this? Owned by the farmers of West Cork, we are a global business with deep local roots. Our mission is to deliver lasting value to our farmer shareholders while making positive impact on our customers, employees, suppliers, partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to doing this by creating healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food and ingredient solutions.

With customers in over 50 countries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, our open mindset and ability to be a good partner. We prioritise our customers' needs, while also valuing our planet and fostering a thriving, people-first environment.

Your Role in Carbery's Success

The Utilities Specialist is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility systems and environmental and energy services. This role monitors, maintains, and coordinates utility infrastructure, ensures compliance with regulatory and safety requirements, responds to operational issues, and works with internal stakeholders and external service providers to minimize disruptions.

How You Will Contribute

• Monitor the performance and availability of utility systems and services.
• Coordinate maintenance, inspections, and repairs of utility infrastructure and equipment. Particularly environmental critical equipment such as inline TOC analysers.
• Investigate utility-related issues and implement corrective actions to restore service.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, outages, and service requests.
• Analyze utility consumption and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and utility providers to schedule work and resolve service issues.
• Support capital improvement and infrastructure projects, including planning, testing, and commissioning.
• Review utility invoices, service agreements, and performance metrics for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Participate in emergency response activities and provide after-hours support when required.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and operational performance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting utility operations, facilities management, plant operations, or infrastructure maintenance.
• Knowledge of utility systems such as potable water treatment, steam, HVAC, compressed air, and wastewater systems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and asset management practices.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Timely decision making makes decisions in a timely manner and under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Composure – cool under pressure can handle stress, is a settling influence in a crisis.
• Priority Setting – spends time on what's important, creates focus.
• Problem Solving – can see hidden problems, looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer.
• Customer Focus – is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Peer Relationships – can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all, is a team player, gains trust and support or peers.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.