Utilities Engineer

Utility Engineer

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Long term contract.

Location: Asturia:
Gijon Spain.

Until end of 2026/beginning 2027 remote work, with visits to the site/partners covered via business travel expenses

Rotation: Monday-Friday.

This client stands as a global leader in materials technology, rooted in Belgium with four local sites. We innovate and produce high-performance materials for solar cells, rechargeable batteries, and catalysts, while also recycling precious metals from electronic devices. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage.

The Utility Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of utility systems, including HVAC, water supply, power distribution, and gas networks. This role spans the entire project lifecycle—from concept to completion—ensuring compliance with the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.

• Be an integral part of the local engineering team based in Spain.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all discussions with engineering partners and contractors, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
• Provide technical oversight for utility systems throughout design and execution phases.
• Optimize system performance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering partners and contractors during construction activities.
• Manage overall project execution for utility-related work streams, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.

The project involves the design, construction, and commissioning of a state‑of‑the‑art facility in Gijón, Spain, dedicated to the production of Precursor Cathode Active Material (PCAM) and associated refining processes. This facility will play a critical role in supporting the growing demand for advanced battery materials, enabling sustainable energy solutions for the European market.

We are looking for local Spanish contractors.

• Act as technical lead for all project aspects related to HVAC and utilities
• Ensure compliance of assigned tasks with global engineering standards across the site
• Take full technical responsibility for construction and commissioning activities within assigned disciplines
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for dedicated disciplines, introducing improvements, selecting optimal solutions, and safeguarding technical and financial interests (CAPEX and OPEX)
• Lead discussions on safety, design, construction progress, cost, and other project aspects
• Monitor and support procurement of critical equipment for investment projects
• Share knowledge and expertise within the local Utilities Engineering team and Global Engineering Team
• Review and provide feedback on all technical documentation (designs, as‑built documentation, specifications, datasheets, material approvals, change requests, RFIs, submittals)
• Evaluate scopes of work for future investments for completeness and technical soundness
• Align technical solutions with designers and ensure consultation with Asset Management and Operations departments
• Monitor site irregularities and take corrective actions per agreed processes
• Verify equipment supplier schedules and subcontractor progress reports
• Control costs related to construction implementation and validate additional work proposals for technical and financial feasibility
• Identify and execute cost‑saving opportunities through technical re‑evaluation of contractor offers in collaboration with the CAPEX team
• Optimize technical solutions, equipment, and processes with a strong focus on OPEX savings
• Capture and implement lessons learned into future projects
• Support civil and construction design projects from initial planning and concept design to final implementation and testing
• Check detailed technical drawings, including P&, and ensure proper documentation for design processes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineers, vendors, and clients, to ensure seamless project execution
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