Utilities Engineer

About the role

An immediate opening for a Utilities Engineer based in Lae, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The role ensures the safe, reliable and continuous operation of utility plants through maintenance, ISO compliance, resource optimisation and operational excellence, aiming to maximise availability, minimise downtime and meet key performance targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Utilities Team, building a high-performance culture focused on safety, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and maintain brewery utilities: boiler and steam systems, compressed air, CO2 recovery, ammonia refrigeration, power generation, water treatment and wastewater treatment.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of utility equipment to minimise downtime and comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor energy and water consumption and identify efficiency and sustainability improvements.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programmes and manage utility projects such as plant upgrades, equipment installation and capital investments.
• Develop operating procedures, maintenance standards and asset management plans; analyse performance data and report regularly.
• Manage contractors and provide technical support to brewing, packaging, maintenance and quality teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and reliability engineering, and collaborate with Brewing, Packaging, Quality and Engineering teams.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in utilities management within a manufacturing, FMCG, food and beverage, brewing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical and operational teams.
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems and asset reliability practices.
• Understanding of energy management, environmental compliance and sustainability programs.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of boilers, water treatment, refrigeration plants, generators, pumps, compressors and thermal systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and reporting skills.

To apply, send your application letter and CV by the deadline of 4 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.