Full-Time
Utilities Engineer
Greenfield Site Project
Updated on 8/20/2026
Danone
10,001+ employees
Global foods and beverages company
No salary listed
Cork, Ireland
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- A bachelor's degree in engineering, specifically Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or an equivalent discipline.
- Five to ten years of utilities engineering experience in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or nutrition manufacturing.
- Previous experience delivering utilities in greenfield or brownfield projects.
- Hands-on experience with multiple utility systems.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers, contractors, and external engineering firms.
- Experience with steam and boiler systems, chilled water and refrigeration, HVAC and building services, electrical power distribution, compressed air systems, and water and wastewater treatment systems.
- Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and models.
- Experience troubleshooting utility system performance.
- Familiarity with project management and capital expenditure processes.
- Project management skills.
- Ability to influence partners and suppliers.
- Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills under commissioning and start-up pressure.
- Commitment to safety and quality culture.
- Act as the technical owner and subject matter expert for all utility requirements onsite.
- Lead or support utility-related projects for greenfield utility installations.
- Support utility installation, integration, commissioning, and qualification, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
- Manage onsite contractors to deliver milestones on time and in full.
- Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, performance testing, and final environmental qualifications.
- Troubleshoot utility performance issues during construction, commissioning, and start-up.
- Work with Operations, Quality, Environment, Health and Safety, Research and Innovation, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure utilities meet environmental and hygienic requirements.
- Collaborate with EPCM partners, utility consultants, and the existing site team on utility operations, availability, generation, tie-ins, layout conflicts, and commissioning plans.
- Support the Utility and Automation teams on interdependent building management, supervisory control and data acquisition, and energy management systems.
- Support utility capital expenditure package scope, planning, and reporting.
- Provide technical input into cost and forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, and risk registers.
- Support change control and ensure utility changes are assessed and documented.
- Support technical aspects of utility-system tenders, including user requirement specifications, requests for quotation, technical bid evaluations, and clarifications.
- Partner with Regional Engineering and Capital Expenditure Procurement on supplier selection and contract alignment.
- Support original equipment manufacturer and vendor deliverables for documentation, training, spare parts, and commissioning.
- Support compliance with Danone Engineering Standards, GMP/HACCP, hygiene zoning rules, cleanroom and environmental-control guidelines, and local and European regulations and industry standards.
- Embed safety principles in design and execution during installation and commissioning.
- Support the development and approval of utility-related standard operating procedures, environmental-control procedures, preventive-maintenance plans, and spare-parts lists.
- Ensure full technical handover to Operations and Maintenance, including training and validated documentation.
- Provide structured updates on utility progress, risks, commissioning readiness, and mitigation plans.
- Provide technical insights to support strategic and operational decision-making throughout project phases.
- Project management certification is advantageous.
- Experience in energy management and system optimization is preferred.
- A proactive and continuous-improvement mindset.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration.
- Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Danone is a global food and beverage company with three main divisions: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It markets brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 countries with over 100,000 employees. Its products aim to support health through everyday nutrition and hydration, including dairy, plant-based options, and infant nutrition. The company pursues social and environmental goals under the One Planet. One Health framework and seeks B Corp certification by 2025, differentiating itself through a mission-driven approach and broad sustainability commitments.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1919
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 sales reached €13.94 billion, with 3.5% like-for-like growth.
- Q2 2026 volume/mix rose 1.9%, proving pricing power without losing shoppers.
- Danone confirmed 2026 guidance on July 29, despite inflation and forex noise.
What critics are saying
- Paris prosecutors opened probes on February 13, 2026 over cereulide-tainted formula.
- Aptamil recalls can destroy infant-formula trust and trigger lasting channel delistings.
- Iran-war shipping and energy spikes force price hikes, risking volume erosion in 2026.
What makes Danone unique
- Danone’s 2026 growth comes from protein, gut-health, and functional nutrition, not commodity dairy.
- Its multi-local model drove Q2 2026 gains across EMEA, Americas, and APAC.
- Made Group and Huel extend Danone into high-margin, high-growth nutrition niches.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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Wellness Program
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave
Paid Vacation
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Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Childcare Support
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 12%Danone reported Q2 2026 sales up 4.2% on a like-for-like basis, with volume/mix increasing 1.9% and price rising 2.3%. The EMEA region grew 3.6%, Americas 4.3%, and APAC 5.2%, driven by competitive performance in China's infant milk formula and strong aqua waters results. For the first half of 2026, sales reached €13.94 billion, up 3.5% like-for-like. Recurring operating margin improved 12 basis points to 13.3%, supported by productivity gains despite inflation. Recurring earnings per share rose 0.9% to €1.92, whilst free cash flow totalled €0.9 billion. The company confirmed its 2026 guidance, expecting like-for-like sales growth between 3% and 5%, with recurring operating income growing faster than sales. Danone recently signed agreements to acquire Huel and Made Group in APAC.
Press release – Paris, June 22, 2026, 6:00 AM CEST Danone to acquire MADE Group, expanding its presence in the fast-growing healthy nutrition space in...
Danone's shareholders approved all resolutions at the company's 2026 annual meeting, with 73.08% of total outstanding share capital present or represented. Shareholders backed the 2025 financial statements and a dividend of €2.25 per share in cash, up 4.7% year-on-year. The ex-dividend date is 4 May 2026, with payment on 6 May 2026. The meeting also approved the renewal of terms for Gilles Schnepp as chairman of the board, Valérie Chapoulaud-Floquet as lead independent director, and Sanjiv Mehta. Danone presented its sustainability roadmap, the Danone Impact Journey, and outlined ambitions towards 2030, including its climate strategy. The board continued its global employee share subscription programme, allowing eligible employees in 48 countries to subscribe to new shares at a 30% discount.
Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique told CNBC that inflationary pressure from the Iran war may lead to higher food prices, though the company is "not there yet" on raising prices. The outcome depends heavily on how the next two to four weeks evolve, he said. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused surging energy, fertiliser and shipping costs. Britain's Food and Drink Federation has forecast food inflation of at least 9% by year-end, up from an estimated 3.2% previously. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, de Saint-Affrique expressed confidence in Danone's resilience. The company reported 2.1% price increases and 2.5% volume-led growth in the fourth quarter, and recently acquired protein shake maker Huel.
Danone has successfully issued a triple-tranche bond totalling €1.6 billion equivalent. The offering comprises a €700 million 4-year tranche with a 3.3790% coupon, a €500 million 8-year tranche with a 3.7850% coupon, and a £350 million 6.5-year tranche carrying a 5.3250% coupon. The issue enables Danone to enhance funding flexibility whilst extending debt maturity as part of active liquidity management. Settlement is expected on 1 April 2026, with bonds to be listed on Euronext Paris. The bond was widely subscribed by a diversified investor base, confirming confidence in Danone's business model and credit profile. Danone holds BBB+ ratings from Standard & Poor's and Baa1 from Moody's, both with stable outlooks.