Utilities & Facility Engineer

SONOCO CANADA; Reggio Emilia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SONOCO CANADA seeks a Senior Utilities & Facility Engineer to oversee two industrial plants in Parma and Reggio Emilia, ensuring operational continuity, utilities optimization and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the role leads internal and external teams, drives energy efficiency, paperless documentation, and HSE alignment across sites, with opportunities for strategic impact and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Management, or Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• Proven experience (minimum 5–8 years) as Facility/Utilities Engineer or Manager in complex industrial settings.
• Deep technical knowledge of thermal systems, compressed air systems, refrigeration plants, and industrial burners.
• Ability to read P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, and CAD layouts.
• Familiarity with PED Directive, fire-safety regulations, and ISO 50001 energy management.

Responsibilities

• Utilities governance and optimization across two plants (Parma and Reggio Emilia).
• Strategic facility management including maintenance planning and budget oversight.
• Energy management, sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.
• Supplier management and contract oversight (SLA/KPI).
• Regulatory compliance and HSE documentation (DUVRI, POS, site safety).
• Digitalization of paperless records and integrated maintenance/HSE platforms.

Skills

P&ID diagrams

Electrical schematics

CAD layouts

Thermal systems

Compressed air systems

Refrigeration plants

Industrial burners

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic vision

Education

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Management, or Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

## Utilities & Facility EngineerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: ITA - Calerno - D372Atime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-159261Reporting directly to the *Maintenance Manager*, the role holds full strategic and operational responsibility. The **Senior Utilities & Facility Engineer** will ensure the operational continuity, utilities optimization, and regulatory compliance across two industrial manufacturing plants located in **Parma** and in the province of **Reggio Emilia**.They will coordinate two in‐house operators (one per plant), handling ordinary maintenance activities on the systems while interacting with internal electrical and mechanical workshops. The role also includes full management and supervision of a network of external collaborators, consultants, and suppliers for specialized maintenance, inspections, and continuous improvement activities.**Mission**The ideal candidate is a professional with a strong technical background and proven experience in industrial utilities management and facility maintenance within complex manufacturing environments. The main objective is to ensure maximum operational continuity, lead advanced energy‐efficiency and decarbonization projects, guarantee full regulatory compliance of the plants, and optimize operating costs.One of the main responsibilities for the role is the update and maintenance of all technical and legal documentation related to environmental and safety matters (HSE) linked to their area of responsibility. Additionally, the **Senior Utilities & Facility Engineer** will be a champion for the paperless system digitalization plan for utilities and facility maintenance, driving the transition toward integrated HSE and maintenance platforms.**Key Responsibilities**The daily tasks will be carried out evenly across both industrial plants. Main duties include:* **Utilities Governance & Process Equipment Optimization** — Strategic overview, operational and performance optimization of service systems: thermal power plants, compressed air systems, fluid/gas distribution networks, and cooling water generation/distribution systems. Advanced technical management of critical assets such as chillers and industrial burners, maximizing reliability (MTBF) and minimizing downtime.* **Strategic Facility Management** — Definition and supervision of extraordinary and conservative maintenance plans for buildings, yards, auxiliary structures, and plant roofing, including budget management.* **Energy Management, Sustainability & Decarbonization** — Advanced analysis of energy carriers (electricity, gas, water), implementation of consumption‐monitoring systems, and design/execution of energy‐efficiency projects aimed at sustainability and carbon‐footprint reduction.* **Supplier Management & Technical Procurement** — Negotiation and management of maintenance contracts (SLA/KPI), supervision of complex on‐site works, rigorous verification of work progress (SAL), and full economic cycle management from offer approval to final invoice validation.* **Legislative Compliance, Safety & HSE** — Ensuring full legal compliance of all systems (mandatory inspections, fire‐safety regulations, PED directive). Active collaboration with the HSE Manager (RSPP) for drafting and applying safety documentation (DUVRI, POS, site safety plans) for all external contractors.* **Digitalization Leadership** — Design, implementation, and roll‐out of an integrated paperless system for digitalizing registers, certifications, and technical documentation related to utilities and facility management, making it fully accessible online for HSE and Maintenance departments.**Required Qualifications****Education*** Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Management, or Civil/Environmental Engineering.**Experience*** Proven experience (minimum 5–8 years) as Facility/Utilities Engineer or Manager, preferably within complex and structured industrial manufacturing environments (metalworking or food industry is a strong plus).**Technical Skills*** Deep technical knowledge of thermal systems, compressed air systems, refrigeration plants, and industrial burners.* Proficiency in reading P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, and CAD layouts.* Solid understanding of the PED Directive, fire‐safety regulations, and Energy Management frameworks (e.g., ISO 50001).* Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite.**Language Skills*** Proficient English level, both spoken and written, for documentation management and to liaise with international partners and vendors.**Logistics & Soft Skills*** Valid driving license (Category B) and availability for regular commute between Parma and Reggio Emilia sites.* Strong leadership, people‐management attitude, excellent negotiation skills, strategic vision, advanced problem‐solving capabilities, and proactivity.* **Environment & Growth:** Opportunity to operate with high autonomy and responsibility within a market‐leading organization. The role offers strategic visibility across plant operations and serves as a key pillar for operational efficiency and ecological transition, with concrete prospects for professional development.#LI-AO1