Engineering Support Manager - Utility & Facility Service

Job Title:Engineering Support Manager - Utility & Facility Service

Function:Engineering

Based inMinburi Factory, Thailand

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Job Purpose

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  The utility and facility engineer reports to Central Engineer Lead and is responsible for premises maintenance activities, for all operations of the central utilities and manufacturing utilities.

Main Responsibilities

UTILITY

• Implementation of autonomous maintenance and planned maintenance activities for central utility plants (Boiler, Air Compressor, Ammonia refrigeration, Chilled plant, Water Treatment Plant, Effluent Treatment plant, Fire Hydrant distribution system, etc.) and plant utilities (Cooling towers, Vacuum system, chilled water, effluent transfer operation, etc.). And periodic monitoring / review programs for health check of the implemented operations,
  • To achieve " zero production stoppages" due to machine breakdowns
  •  To optimize repair & maintenance expenditure
  •  To increase machine reliability
  • To increase knowledge of technicians and plant operators
• Implementation of safety standards through implementation of process, equipment and behavioural safety protocols for the utility plants in line with Unilever guidelines and local legislations for full compliance leading to safer working place. Educate the entire Unity operator and technical team through continuous engagement for better understanding and knowledge improvement leading to behavioural culture change.
• Responsible for skill gap analysis of Utility engineering operators and technicians, conducting training programs for upgrading knowledge / skills on utility management and plant safety aspects as per the department training execution plan.
• Implementation for new projects (refurbishment, modifications, new installations) in the Utility department without any SHE and quality incident within agreed budget and agreed time plan.
• Responsible to keep records for testing of critical safety devices in the Utility plants, periodic testing and calibration, corrective actions for identified gaps to ensure full compliance for safer working environment.
• Ensure to follow Unilever mandatory policies such as Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Travel safety, Code of business principles
• Ensure to manage contracted services (plant operations and maintenance work) of Utility plants in line with Unilever contract management guidelines and local legislations.

FACILITY

• Responsible for building maintenance activities and infrastructure facility maintenance activities (road network, storm water drains, water & sewerage distribution system, etc.). This includes all maintenance work of Minburi manufacturing site
• Responsible for safety of Premises Maintenance departments. Design, maintenance and operation of buildings and infrastructure facilities for ensuring safety, health and environmental aspects in line with Unilever SHE guidelines and local government legislations. Ensure that Plant Engineers, Subordinates and Engineering contractors are adequately trained in health, Safety and the environment according to Unilever standards, and that all engineering work carried out by them is fully compliant with these standards.
• Responsible for skill gap analysis and driving training programs for upgrading engineering knowledge / skills of factory engineering team in consultation with HR Business partner-SC and Chief Engineer.
• Ensure to follow Unilever mandatory policies such as Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Travel safety, Code of business principles.

Candidate Criteria

Experience & Qualification

• Must have bachelor’s degree either in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, or Industrial Engineer
• At least 5 years of experience in utility & facility engineering scopes
• Technical Expertise – Knowledge of utilities such as Boiler, Air Compressor, Ammonia refrigeration, Chilled plant, Water Treatment Plant, Effluent Treatment plant, Fire Hydrant distribution system
• Good to have FMCG background

Skill

• Project Management – Ability to plan and execute utility-related projects effectively.
• Problem-Solving – Quick thinking and analytical skills to resolve technical issues.
• Communication & Collaboration – Working with cross-functional teams to ensure smoothoperations.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

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