Utility Engineer

Requisition ID 61722

Position Type FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Utility Engineer provides technical and process support to ensure efficient plant operations. This role focuses on process development, productivity improvement, and compliance with safety and quality standards while supporting engineering projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Work Location Shah Alam

Reporting to Senior Maintenance Engineer

Key responsibilities

• Provide prompt process and technical support to operations.
• Drive process development and improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, rates, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Lead and provide technical expertise for engineering projects.
• Participate as a leader or team member in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Offer backup and support to other members of the engineering team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other Kerry sites to resolve issues and implement best practices.
• Apply technical skills to analyze process problems and perform troubleshooting.
• Conduct special investigations related to safety, environmental, quality, and cost improvement projects.
• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of safety and quality management systems.
  
  

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum Second Upper Class.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar field.
• Related knowledge and experience in oils & fats, oleochemicals processing, plant construction projects, utilities, and energy-saving initiatives.
• Ability to express and communicate ideas effectively in individual and group settings with different stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and prioritize satisfaction.
• Initiative to contribute to product and process improvement and team growth.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel.
  
  

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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