Lead Utilities & Facilities Engineer

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS is seeking an Utility Staff Engineer in the United States (Cartersville, GA) to oversee the maintenance and operation of Mechanical Utilities facilities. You will guide technicians, supervise maintenance, and drive efficiency in operations and budgeting.

The role focuses on forming maintenance plans, managing personnel, and ensuring compliant, reliable utility services, with responsibility for safety, cost, and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a similar role within manufacturing or related industry.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of technicians.
• Basic knowledge of Plumbing codes and building codes.
• Proficient in mechanical systems and utilities within a similar industry.
• Relevant certifications are preferred and will be considered a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations applicable to manufacturing factory.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Fluency in Korean is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Mechanical Part Technicians, ensuring efficient work order assignments, meeting deadlines, and conducting training functions.
• Manage a team of technicians and maintenance personnel responsible for the upkeep, repair, and preventive maintenance of the facility’s equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure the stable utility supply and management of Utility facilities, achieving operation targets in EHS, Productivity, Quality, Reliability, and Availability.
• Formulate and execute both long and short-term operation plans for Utility facilities.
• Monitor and improve the operational performance of Utility facilities, conducting daily, weekly, and monthly management of performance (cost and quality).
• Supervise to Conduct day-to-day/routine preventative maintenance tasks on various systems, including Ultra-Pure Water, Process Cooling Water, Chilled Water, Cooling Water, Clean Dry Air, Exhaust blowers, HVAC, Gas/Chemical supply system, and Wastewater Treatment.
• Oversee plumbing, piping, and mechanical parts installations, changes, upgrades, and repairs.
• Ensure that all preventative maintenance on Facilities equipment is performed according to the established schedule and Standard Operation Procedure.
• Compile and maintain records for all facilities equipment status, maintenance activities, and scheduled testing, including fire suppression systems.
• Formulate and manage CAPEX budgets, ensuring effective execution.
• Oversee budget formulation for Utility facility operations, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of resources.
• Monitor and Implement cost-saving activities to achieve KPI targets.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Facility operations

Preventive maintenance

HVAC systems

Environmental health and safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS is seeking an Utility Staff Engineer in the United States (Cartersville, GA) to oversee the maintenance and operation of Mechanical Utilities facilities. You will guide technicians, supervise maintenance, and drive efficiency in operations and budgeting.

The role focuses on forming maintenance plans, managing personnel, and ensuring compliant, reliable utility services, with responsibility for safety, cost, and performance targets.