Utilities Lead

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About the role.

We are looking for a Utilities Lead M/F/X for our Greenfield Project in Germany. Reporting directly to the Project Engineering Lead, you will own all utilities-related aspects of the project within the authority and limits delegated to you.

Join this exciting assignment for a permanent contract. A relocation bonus is offered if a move is necessary.

Are you an experienced utilities or process engineering professional looking for your next big challenge? We invite you to be a key player in our exciting Greenfield Project in Germany!

What you’ll be doing.

• Standards Compliance: You ensure all McCain standards are understood and followed by consultants.
• Consultant Coordination: You utilize outside consultants, ensuring that all designs meet applicable codes and standards.
• Project Design: You ensure lessons learned are incorporated into project design.
• Stakeholder Communication: You interface with OEMs, project personnel, and consultants to ensure all process design parameters are met.
• Support: You ensure module owners are properly supported throughout the design phases of the project. This will include setting expectations, reviewing progress, and assigning additional resources as required.
• Design Review: Together with the project lead, you ensure design review coordination and participation.
• Clash Detection: You lead McCain representation for the clash detection meetings.
• Project Lead Interface: You interface for the Project Lead.
• Scheduling: In conjunction with the project lead, you prioritize and schedule design efforts to meet both the design deliverables and the overall project timeline.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience in environmental management, sustainability, environmental projects, and program management.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of utility engineering, including water treatment, wastewater systems, energy supply, and air conditioning systems.
• System Integration: Proven experience in integrating various utility systems into a cohesive overall system.
• Team Coordination: Skilled in leading and coordinating installation teams and maintenance personnel.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to solve complex technical problems in utility engineering.
• Innovation: Creative in developing new solutions and process improvements.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific requirements and challenges in food production is advantageous.
• Regulations and Standards: Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in utility engineering and environmental management in Germany.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) for planning and designing utility systems and using monitoring and analysis software to track equipment performance.

• Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand, fun and high performing team.
• Opportunity to be a part of Greenfield Project in Germany.
• A varied and responsible job in an effective and international team with flat hierarchies.
• Competitive salary.
• A relocation bonus is offered if a move is necessary.
• Local benefit (Health and Pension insurance).
• Dynamic Environment: Work with a diverse team of experts in a collaborative and supportive setting.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.