Mechanical Engineering Expert

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Expert ME (IS) for Utility Engineering has the professional responsibility for Thermal, Refrigeration, Waste Water, Compressed Air, Hazard Gases, Sustainability and Compliance. The position utilizes areas of expertise within 3-4 IS areas from above and the ability to link them to business needs, and provide technical solutions accordingly.  This position is accountable for the supply of required industrial services (IS) for the Nestlé USA factories and the safe, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of the industrial services equipment and supply services for all areas of Industrial Services.

KEY OUTPUTS / DELIVERABLES

People Development and Coaching (20%)
•    Coach and develop expertise at the Factory IS Department level (IS Managers, Supervisors and Techs) for continuous support and improvement of the Factory utility operation. Monthly Operational Review participation to provide IS support as needed.
•    Participate in professional / IS industry activities as required. Review industry best practices and evaluate application and benefits in the IS area. Obtain Nestlé and external IS certifications as needed.
•    Ensures knowledge and standards development in your technical areas of expertise, coordinating with Experts / Specialists (within and outside Nestlé) in line with safety, product quality and operations objectives.
•    Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) expertise to project teams (Factory and CPMO) with ammonia/refrigeration design, boiler / thermal design, compressed air systems, and/or waste water system design.

Operational performance / cost (20%)
•    Be accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the industrial services to meet the operation's demand. This includes guidance of the IS departments, providing direction, and developing their capability and performance. IS operation includes ensuring services are provided in the right quantity and quality, reliably and efficiently, minimizing cost and environmental impact.

Compliance / Safety (reduction in audit findings, safety behaviors) (20%)
•    Compliance with all federal, state, local and internal Nestlé requirements from design through operation and maintenance of the IS plant. Ensure the efficient operation of all utility systems minimizing the use of natural resources, energy, and the impact on the environment. Drive resource conservation and awareness within the facility in alignment with Nestlé.

Project focus and deliverables - SME support for factory projects (20%)
•    Produce, verify or manage IS engineering deliverables for projects of all sizes: Scopes of Work (SOW's), Request for Quote or Proposal (RFP/RFQ), IS construction packages (IS layouts and schematics, etc.), Equipment Specification and Procurement, and FAT/Commissioning/Startup Support. Work with engineering designers to approve 3D models and layout drawings.
•    Creation of department technical guidelines, standards, and specifications in the area of specialty. Designated subject matter expert divisionally in multiple areas of utility systems.

Sustainability - energy and water reduction (20%)
•    Develop, create, execute sustainability projects focused on Reduce, Rethink, Replace methodology focused on delivery Net Zero goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor's in the engineering field
•    General Engineering Principles learned in Engineering School.
•    Ability to use digital tools effectively.
•    Understanding of industry standards for drawing deliverables, field support, and details of utility systems (mechanical integrity, PSM/RMP audits, other utility audits).

EXPERIENCE

•    10-15 Years of experience
•    Manufacturing / factory experience preferred.

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Job Requisition: 406741