Utilities & Premises Engineer - Horana

About the role

Unilever Sri Lanka is hiring a Utilities & Premises Engineer for its Horana site, reporting to the Factory Engineer. The role covers the supply chain factory team's utility maintenance and the premises maintenance of buildings and infrastructure, with a scope limited to the local area. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Implement autonomous and planned maintenance for central utility plants (boiler, air compressor, ammonia refrigeration, chilled plant, water and effluent treatment plants, fire hydrant system) and plant utilities (cooling towers, vacuum system, chilled water, effluent transfer), aiming for zero production stoppages, optimized repair costs and higher machine reliability.
• Train operators and technicians, carry out skill-gap analysis and run training programmes on utility management and plant safety.
• Implement safety standards and keep records of testing, calibration and corrective actions for critical safety devices.
• Manage contracted plant operations and maintenance services in line with Unilever contract management guidelines.
• Handle building and infrastructure maintenance, prepare maintenance estimates, approve contractor offers and engineering payments, and forecast capital expenditure budgets.
• Ensure contractors and subordinates are trained in health, safety and environment, and implement smooth maintenance operations at remote sites.
• Manage engineering as-built drawings and the drawing office records.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical & Process Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Up to 3-5 years of experience in supply chain maintenance and utilities; FMCG manufacturing experience is an added advantage.
• Strong assertive leadership and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.