Sr Utilities Production Engineer
Senior Production/Utilities Engineer
Position Summary
The Senior Production/Utilities Engineer is responsible for optimizing plant utility systems and supporting production operations within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on improving reliability, energy efficiency, emissions compliance, and overall plant performance while partnering closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EHS teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and improve utility systems including steam, electricity, natural gas, air, water, and cogeneration systems
- Lead process improvement and operational efficiency projects across the facility
- Troubleshoot production and equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability
- Support maintenance planning, outage activities, and equipment performance initiatives
- Drive energy conservation and emissions reduction efforts while ensuring environmental compliance
- Assist with capital projects, plant upgrades, and implementation of new technologies
- Analyze operational data and prepare reports related to production, utilities, and process performance
- Partner with operations, engineering, and EHS teams to support safe and efficient plant operations
- Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and compliance records
- Train plant personnel on equipment, systems, and process improvements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience in manufacturing, utilities, power generation, or heavy industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of utility systems, process improvement, and plant operations
- Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and production processes
- Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with environmental compliance and safety standards preferred
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and data analysis tools is a plus
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