Sr Engineer Utilities

The Hershey Company; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 559,000 - 840,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading food company in Monterrey seeks a Senior Engineer, Utilities to manage capital projects and ensure the continuous availability of utility services. The role involves supervising a team, managing compliance, and optimizing performance. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and possess 3-6 years of related experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Formación

• 3 to 6 years managing projects in Utilities & Facilities.
• 85–90% English proficiency.
• Expertise in utility systems (water, steam, air, HVAC, etc.).

Responsabilidades

• Manage Capital Projects ensuring compliance with standards.
• Supervise and manage a team of technicians and contractors.
• Ensure continuous availability of utility services to prevent downtime.

Conocimientos

Leadership and team management

Effective verbal and written communication

Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented

Strong sense of urgency and service mindset

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Senior Engineer, Utilities

Reporting to:Manager, Utilities
Band:1A
Department:Utilities
Location: Monterrey Plant

Position Purpose

The Senior Engineer, Utilities is responsible for the management, administration, execution, and financial closure of Capital Projects (CAPEX), ensuring full compliance with corporate, national, and safety standards. This role also ensures the continuous availability of utility services (compressed air, chilled water, hot water, steam, condensate return, cooling water, and electricity) to prevent unplanned production downtime. The position supports Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to guarantee product safety and quality, while also maintaining compliance with all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities Technical Scope

• Develop and/or contract basic engineering for capital projects.
• Review and manage detailed engineering for all project types.
• Prepare project scopes, P&IDs, and layouts.
• Present technically and economically viable investment proposals.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and technology upgrades in Utilities and Facilities.
• Evaluate production lines to justify investment projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and present investment proposals.
• Supervise construction activities across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, instrumentation, etc.).
• Coordinate project start-ups with all functional areas.
• Report progress and ensure compliance with corporate standards and metrics.

Operations & Team Management

• Supervise and manage a team of technicians and contractors.
• Coordinate preventive, corrective, and proactive maintenance activities.
• Conduct weekly safety talks to prevent incidents and near misses.
• Schedule weekly preventive maintenance to avoid production line stoppages.
• Troubleshoot and resolve utility-related issues affecting production.
• Request spare parts and manage procurement with the Utilities & Facilities Planner.
• Oversee external contractors to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Collaborate with planning teams to optimize preventive maintenance strategies and meet departmental KPIs.

Key Challenges

Generating CAPEX proposals for Utilities & Facilities improvements.

Maintaining equipment in base condition to prevent downtime in WWTP and Reverse Osmosis systems.

Developing continuous strategies to ensure high cogeneration efficiency.

Ensuring optimal operation of air handlers, ramps, and automatic doors across the plant.

Key Internal & External Relationships

• Internal:Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, WWTP
• External:Contractors and service providers

Required Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• 3 to 6 years managing projects in Utilities & Facilities.

Technical Knowledge

• 85–90% English proficiency.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Expertise in utility systems (water, steam, air, HVAC, etc.).
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Budget management and strategic maintenance planning.
• General knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control disciplines.

Skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented.
• Strong sense of urgency and service mindset.