Utility Engineer

Kerry; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global taste and nutrition company is seeking a Utility Engineer in Shah Alam. The role involves providing technical and process support for efficient plant operations, driving productivity improvement, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Chemical Engineering, have at least 2 years of relevant experience, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar field.
• Related knowledge of oils & fats, oleochemicals processing, and utilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to plant operations.
• Drive improvement initiatives for productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Initiative in process improvement

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 61722
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Utility Engineer provides technical and process support to ensure efficient plant operations. This role focuses on process development, productivity improvement, and compliance with safety and quality standards while supporting engineering projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Work Location : Shah Alam

Reporting to : Senior Maintenance Engineer

Key responsibilities

• Provide prompt process and technical support to operations.
• Drive process development and improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, rates, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Lead and provide technical expertise for engineering projects.
• Participate as a leader or team member in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Offer backup and support to other members of the engineering team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other Kerry sites to resolve issues and implement best practices.
• Apply technical skills to analyze process problems and perform troubleshooting.
• Conduct special investigations related to safety, environmental, quality, and cost improvement projects.
• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of safety and quality management systems.

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum Second Upper Class.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar field.
• Related knowledge and experience in oils & fats, oleochemicals processing, plant construction projects, utilities, and energy-saving initiatives.
• Ability to express and communicate ideas effectively in individual and group settings with different stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and prioritize satisfaction.
• Initiative to contribute to product and process improvement and team growth.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-CST1
Posting Type: LI