Facilities and Utilities Engineer

• a leading, large-scale food production facility in Kilkenny
• is seeking a driven professional to support a range of projects across the site.

As a Facilities & Utilities Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering capital projects focused on water treatment systems and other essential utilities and facility upgrades. Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, EHS, and external contractors to ensure successful execution of site infrastructure projects.

• Manage and support CAPEX projects related to water treatment, HVAC, compressed air, steam, and chilled water systems
• Provide engineering input on the design, installation, commissioning, and validation of new utility systems and upgrades
• Liaise with external vendors and contractors to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget
• Maintain compliance with food safety, environmental, and health & safety regulations
• Support energy and water efficiency initiatives across the site
• Drive continuous improvement in facility performance and reliability

• Degree in Mechanical, Utilities, Chemical, or Building Services Engineering (or similar)
• 3+ years' experience in a facilities/utilities engineering role, ideally in food, FMCG, pharma, or manufacturing environments
• Strong project management experience with a solid understanding of CAPEX delivery
• Technical knowledge of water treatment systems is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Competitive daily rate or fixed-term salary (DOE)
• Opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects
• Join a collaborative and technically strong engineering team