Shift Engineer - Utilities and Premises Maintenance

About the role

Unilever Sri Lanka is looking for a Shift Engineer to join its frontline Supply Chain factory team. The role covers utilities and premises maintenance for all operations of the central and manufacturing utilities, and reports to the Utilities and Premises Engineer.

Key responsibilities

• Implement planned maintenance of central utility plants (boiler, air compressor, ammonia refrigeration, chilled plant, water treatment plant, effluent treatment plant, fire hydrant distribution system, etc.) and utilities operations, aiming for zero production stoppages, optimized maintenance spend and higher machine reliability.
• Ensure zero harm to the environment and drive water, COD, CO2 and energy KPIs.
• Build the knowledge of technicians and plant operators, and implement process, equipment and behavioural safety protocols in line with Unilever guidelines and local legislation.
• Carry out skill-gap analysis and run training programmes on utility management and plant safety.
• Deliver new utility projects (refurbishment, modifications, new installations) within budget and time, with no safety, health or quality incidents.
• Keep records of testing and calibration of critical safety devices and corrective actions.
• Manage building and infrastructure maintenance (roads, storm water drains, gardens, water and sewerage systems) and forecast annual capital expenditure budgets for the Horana site.
• Ensure Plant Engineers, subordinates and contractors are trained in health, safety and environment and comply with Unilever standards.
• Support smooth maintenance operations at remote sites and manage the site's engineering as-built drawings and drawing office.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical & Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 1 year of experience in supply chain maintenance and utilities; FMCG manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• Strong assertive leadership, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and good analytical and problem-solving skills.