Utility Engineer

Location: Kingston

Utility Engineer (Bilingual Korean required) Timpl has partnered with a global EV battery manufacturing company and they're looking for a Utility Engineer.
Summary The Utility (Mechanical) Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, and management of all mechanical facilities related to utility equipment, including temperature, pressure, power, and clean room/dry room systems necessary for processing or manufacturing raw materials. This role involves overseeing the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, removal, and disposal of mechanical systems such as HVAC equipment, Clean Room / Dry Room system, Steam System, Chilled Water and Cooling Water System, NMP Recovery, Hot Oil Boiler, A/C tower, Scrubber, Pipeline System, N2 gas, waste water, valve, any other utility related systems.

The engineer will need to interact with SHE engineer, equipment engineer, control engineer, production engineer, production planner and manager, customer, vendors and local community to solve urgent complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives or reporting utility related issues. He or she will drive energy-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements, interact with various teams and stakeholders, and lead site activities. The position requires occasional on-call support outside regular hours.

Required Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial  Engineering, or equivalent

Experience:

* 3-5 years of relevant experience in industries such as EV battery, auto  parts, automobile manufacturing, or similar environments

Skills:

* Communication skills  
* Working level of English  
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)   

Preferred Qualifications  
* Steam boiler, PE-related certification  
* Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar programs (reading and drawing)   

Job Duties and Responsibilities Maintenance Planning/Management:  
* Develop and manage annual maintenance and repair plans and budgets  
* Request renovations and issue purchase orders (P/O)  
* Oversee and evaluate maintenance and repair performance. Investment Planning/Management:  
* Create and manage annual investment plans and budgets  
* Review facility investment techniques and construction drawings, making  necessary modifications.  
* Draft specifications for repairs and new construction, including public use  documents.  
* Solicit quotations for new facilities and issue construction purchase orders.  
* Monitor and manage facility investment performance. Facility Inspection and Technical Support:  
* Conduct facility reviews and repairs based on system requests.  
* Develop, manage, and update facility operation manuals.  
* Perform regular facility inspections (daily, monthly, quarterly, yearly).  
* Identify and analyze the causes of facility abnormalities and prepare  reports.  
* Plan and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency.  
* Manage and oversee piping systems (air, water supply, etc.). Energy Saving Planning and Performance Management:  
* Analyze energy usage trends for each piece of equipment.  
* Identify and implement energy-saving opportunities.  
* Monitor and report on monthly energy-saving performance. Government Relations:  
* Address regular court inspections of mechanical facilities.  
* Ensure facilities comply with local laws and regulations.  
* Conduct operational safety inspections (safety valves, pressure vessels, and  static pressure). Audit Preparation & Response:  
* Prepare and manage documentation required by PSM/ISO.  
* Implement improvements and correct non-conformities as specified by PSM/ISO. Construction Management/Supervising:  
* Supervise mechanical facility construction related to repairs, extensions, or  production line changes.  
* Request and inspect facility parts and materials.  
* Issue purchase orders for construction materials. Emergency Planning & Response:  
* Plan and conduct emergency training for scenarios such as natural disasters,  power outages, and hazardous material releases.
Demands and Environment Physical & Mental Demands:  
* Office Environment:
Must wear company-provided uniforms.  
* Production Site:
Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety  shoes, helmet, safety glasses, and portable gas measuring device.  
* Clean Room/Dry Room:
Must wear a dust-proof suit, shoes, gloves, and hat.  
* A/C Tower:
Must wear a dust-proof mask.  
* Exposure to NMP, Hot Oil:
Requires additional protective gear including gas  mask, dust-proof mask, and chemical-resistant clothing. Work Environment:  
* Usual office environment, production, and construction sites  
* Risks include noise (above 90 dB in compressor room), high temperatures  (104-122°F in various rooms), and potential exposure to hazardous materials  (e.g., heating medium oil, NMP, water treatment chemicals)   Key Performance Indicators  
* Energy saving rate (declined rate compared to previous year, cost reduction  rate)  
* Downtime metrics…