Unilever is currently hiring for a Utility & Premises Engineer

Function : Supply Chain

Reports to: Head of Engineering

Scope: Local Scope

Location: Horana Factory

Terms & Conditions: Full-time

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate to work in the frontline Supply Chain factory team of Unilever Sri Lanka while being responsible to all activities in premises maintenance for all operations of the central & manufacturing utilities, then this role is just for you!

You will report to the Head of Engineering.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Utility

• Implementation of autonomous maintenance and planned maintenance activities for central utility plants (Boiler, Air Compressor, Ammonia refrigeration, Chilled plant, Water Treatment Plant, Effluent Treatment plant, Fire Hydrant distribution system, etc.) and plant utilities (Cooling towers, Vacuum system, chilled water, effluent transfer operation, etc.). And periodic monitoring / review programs for health check of the implemented operations,

• To achieve " zero production stoppages" due to machine breakdowns

• To optimize repair & maintenance expenditure

• To increase machine reliability

• To increase knowledge of technicians and plant operators

• Implementation of safety standards through implementation of process, equipment and behavioural safety protocols for the utility plants in line with Unilever guidelines and local legislations for full compliance leading to safer working place. Educate the entire Unity operator and technical team through continuous engagement for better understanding and knowledge improvement leading to behavioural culture change.

• Responsible for skill gap analysis of Utility engineering operators and technicians, conducting training programs for upgrading knowledge / skills on utility management and plant safety aspects as per the department training execution plan.

• Implementation for new projects (refurbishment, modifications, new installations) in the Utility department without any SHE and quality incident within agreed budget and agreed time plan.

• Responsible to keep records for testing of critical safety devices in the Utility plants, periodic testing and calibration, corrective actions for identified gaps to ensure full compliance for safer working environment.

• Ensure to follow Unilever mandatory policies such as Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Travel safety, Code of business principles

• Ensure to manage contracted services (plant operations and maintenance work) of Utility plants in line with Unilever contract management guidelines and local legislations.

Premises

• Responsible for building maintenance activities and infrastructure facility maintenance activities (road network, storm water drains, water & sewerage distribution system, etc.).

• Responsible for preparation of maintenance estimates, checking and approval for contractor offers and related engineering payments of building and infrastructure maintenance projects in line with Unilever buying procedure. Ensure to process all payments of Premises department are made in line with Unilever guidelines.

• Annul budget forecasting for capital expenditure projects and routing maintenance activities. This includes new investments, investments for refurbishment & routing maintenance of buildings and infrastructure facilities in Horana site.

• Responsible for safety of Premises Maintenance departments. Design, maintenance and operation of buildings and infrastructure facilities for ensuring safety, health and environmental aspects in line with Unilever SHE guidelines and local government legislations. Ensure that Plant Engineers, Subordinates and Engineering contractors are adequately trained in health, Safety and the environment according to Unilever standards, and that all engineering work carried out by them is fully compliant with these standards.

• Responsible for skill gap analysis and driving training programs for upgrading engineering knowledge / skills of factory engineering team in consultation with HR Business partner-SC and Chief Engineer.

• Ensure to follow Unilever mandatory policies such as Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Travel safety, Code of business principles.

• Ensure to manage contractual services (plant operations and maintenance activities) of the Engineering department in line with Unilever contract management guidelines and local legislations.

• Ensure to implement smooth maintenance operations in all remote sites through implementation of systems and operational strategies working with maintenance team working in remote sites. Development of members of the remote sites in line with Unilever maintenance, SHE and Quality guidelines.

• Responsible for management of Engineering as built drawings of the site, ensuring keeping updated records, necessary revisions, guiding plant engineers for updating of existing drawings. Management of drawing office for record keeping.

  WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  Experiences & Qualifications

  Candidate should:

• Be a graduate in Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical & Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering possessing comprehensive understanding on manufacturing and Industrial Utilities ( Boilers, Fire systems, Water and waste water treatment, Chillers, Air compresors etc).

• Have up to 3-5 years of experience in supply chain background (Maintenance & Utilities), prior experience in FMCG manufacturing will be an added advantage.

• Be a strong assertive leader with the ability to collaborate with multiple internal & external stakeholders.

• Possess good analytical thinking & problem-solving skills.

  Skills

• Managing Manufacturing Performance

• Manufacturing Technology

• Technical Design Principles

• Problem Solving

• Change Management

• Agile Delivery

• Stakeholder Management

• Collaboration

  Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

En tant qu'employeur responsable et inclusif, Unilever est attentif à la diversité et à la mixité de ses équipes. Nos recruteurs sont engagés et veillent à l'application de processus de recrutement non-discriminants.

Tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap et Unilever accompagne ses collaborateurs dans la mise en place d'éventuels aménagements de poste et de dispositifs d'accessibilité.

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Category: Chaîne d'approvisionnement

Job Type: Engineering Supervisor

Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals