Utility Engineer

Position: Utility Engineer Employer: Easpring Finland New Materials Oy Location of work: Kotka, Finland (on-site)

About the Role

We are looking for a Utility Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility systems at our battery materials plant in Kotka, Finland. You will manage daily system performance, develop maintenance plans, and work with maintenance teams and service providers to ensure a stable utility supply for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of plant utility systems, including cooling and chilled water, compressed air, HVAC, water treatment, and electrical power distribution.
• Monitor cooling water system performance and manage water quality in line with applicable requirements, including sampling, treatment programmes, and coordination with water treatment service providers.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans, organise periodic inspections and servicing, and ensure scheduled maintenance is completed and recorded.
• Investigate utility system faults, coordinate troubleshooting and repairs, and follow up on corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.
• Coordinate with production, control room operators, maintenance teams, and external contractors to plan work and minimise interruptions to production.
• Maintain equipment information, maintenance records, and critical spare parts requirements, and identify opportunities to improve system reliability and energy efficiency.

Requirements

• Practical experience in operating and maintaining utility systems in a factory or similar industrial environment.
• Good working knowledge of cooling water systems, including system operation, water quality requirements, monitoring, and treatment methods.
• Familiarity with compressed air systems, HVAC, and industrial electrical power distribution.
• Ability to plan and coordinate preventive maintenance, periodic servicing, and equipment repairs.
• A relevant technical qualification in mechanical, electrical, energy, automation engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A practical approach to problem-solving, a strong focus on safety, and good teamwork and coordination skills.
• English communication skills suitable for daily work and technical discussions.

Additional Experience We Value

Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS), utility system commissioning, or industrial water treatment would be an advantage.

We welcome candidates from different industrial backgrounds. You do not need to be a specialist in every utility system, but you should have a solid foundation in industrial utility operations and a willingness to develop your knowledge further.

Application process

We will review applications on an ongoing basis and will fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is found. There is no fixed application deadline, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Join us on our exciting journey ahead. We welcome talented individuals who want to be part of our team.