Senior Utility Engineer

The Senior Utility Engineer based at the Rakh Canal Plant in Faisalabad will oversee the planning, execution, and reliability of utilities and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) maintenance activities. This role ensures safe, efficient, and uninterrupted plant operations by managing preventive and corrective maintenance work through SAP, preparing work plans, supervising third-party contractors, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The position reports directly to the Manager Maintenance and requires strong coordination with various teams to optimize equipment reliability and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Operation & Maintenance:
- Conduct annual boiler inspections as mandated by government regulatory authorities and coordinate third-party inspections of pressure vessels.
- Manage third-party contractors to ensure safe and secure job execution.
- Ensure strict adherence to preventive maintenance schedules and coordinate corrective maintenance activities for utilities equipment.
- Oversee operation and maintenance of WWTP to meet regulatory and NEQS requirements.
- Handle indenting, inspection, and inventory control of spares related to utilities.
- Supervise maintenance of boilers, LPG plant, cooling towers, chillers, tube wells, gas and instrument air lines, steam distribution, and condensate recovery systems.
- Manage maintenance of water supply systems including groundwater, canal water, and soft water treatment to ensure reliable supply across plant sections.
- Lead maintenance of refrigerant chillers supplying chilled water to production units.
- Oversee air compressors and dryers to maintain dry, specification-compliant compressed and instrument air supply.
- Liaise with SNGPL authorities on gas-related matters and implement safety measures on all related jobs.
- Monitor departmental goals and KPIs, periodically review utilities SOPs, and manage data uploads on Power BI.
- Handle all SAP-related activities and monthly closing for Utilities and Co-generation plants.

Project Management:
- Execute utility projects including upgrades, retrofits, and new installations.
- Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives to keep systems updated with the latest technology.
- Prepare BOQs, technical specifications, and ensure timely project completion.

Inventory Management:
- Manage critical spares inventory and coordinate with procurement for order status.
- Raise SAP purchase requisitions and store material reservations.
- Initiate purchase requisitions for outsourced or specialized jobs when in-house expertise is unavailable.

Contractor Management:
- Promote safe working practices and provide training to contractors.
- Supervise contractors to ensure quality work within budget.

People Management:
- Lead the utilities team, fostering coordination across departments.
- Provide technical guidance, promote best practices, and build effective teams.

Compliance:
- Enforce strict adherence to company safety policies and monitor contractors’ compliance with safety requirements.

Continuous Improvement:
- Lead energy conservation projects through process optimization, feasibility studies, BOQs preparation, procurement follow-up, and safe project execution within deadlines.
- Manage contracts related to these initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or DAE in Mechanical/Chemical discipline.
- 1st Class Boiler Competency Certificate (mandatory).
- 7 to 10 years of experience in utilities operations and maintenance, including coal, diesel, or gas-fired boilers.
- Proven ability to liaise with government regulatory authorities.
- Proficient in computer applications, including installation and commissioning of utilities equipment.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP), Lean Six Sigma, MS Office, and Power BI for maintenance management.
- Familiarity with international standards such as EHS, IMS, GPM, ISO, and Food Safety.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience with CFB boilers and coal-fired powerhouses is advantageous.
- Knowledge of maintenance methodologies, reliability management, and people development is desirable.
- Comprehensive understanding of installation, commissioning, and safety standards for utilities equipment.
- Ability to motivate teams, ensure adaptability, and promote continuous personal and organizational improvement.
- Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Strong communication skills in English.

The company values diversity and inclusion and provides support for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. AI-enabled tools may be used during recruitment to enhance efficiency and fairness, with all decisions reviewed by the Talent Acquisition team.

Relocation: Not available.