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 mechan