Project and Utilities Engineer

Day-to-day responsibility for, or provide support on, projects that generate new products, processes and understanding of commercial value to JM. Contributes to the improvement of the team or processes within JM.

Job Description

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people.  We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide technical support on all utility related equipment and processes, including:  Boiler Operations, Air Compressors, HVAC, DI Water, Cooling Water systems and Chiller systems, vacuum system, and Scrubber operations.  Provides technical support to Boiler Operators, Engineers, Production and Maintenance in daily operations of the equipment.  Position requires a NJ 1-B Red Seal and will be providing support to NJ 1-B Red and 1-A Gold Seal Boiler operators.

The position will work closely with the Capital Engineering team to develop asset replacement strategy for utilities equipment, and with Production Management to direct the Boiler Operators.  In addition, the position will provide technical and supervisory support to Contractors as required to support Maintenance.  Position will work with Maintenance to develop and maintain critical spare parts list and predictive and preventative maintenance programs.

The position will work closely with EHS and Process Safety to maintain a safe working environment in the Utilities areas.  The position will work closely with Environmental Engineer to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. 

The position will work closely with Procurement in leveraging the CoGeneration units to reduce utility costs through timely operation of the units in reaction to market demands.  Manages natural gas curtailment as dictated by the Public Utility.  Leads sustainability activities in Utilities area.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead Engineer for the Utilities Area, including the Boiler Room and Cogen Plant, which includes ownership of all the equipment, processes and boiler operator activities.

• Hold Lead Engineer position for the Boilers, hold a 1-B Red Seal for NJ Dept of Labor Compliance

• Maintain and ensure continuous reliable operation of all utility systems as listed above.

• Is point of contact with public utilities (PSE&G, South Jersey Gas, West Deptford Township, GCUA, UGI)

• Ensure safe and consistent operations by developing, managing, and revising relevant procedures, MOCs, logbooks, safe work permits, (including LOTO instructions), operator task lists, and boiler logbook.

• Responsible for operator training in equipment operations.

• Ensure all utilities comply with regulatory bodies, sometimes working with EHS (ASME code, stack testing, air permitting, curtailment)

• Monitor, track, and verify usage of utilities throughout the plant by analyzing data, utilities invoices, and chemical usage

• Responsible for Utilities budget.

• Run capital projects as lead for asset renewal/utility improvements/HVAC improvements

• Maintains a safe working environment

• Leads critical Utilities maintenance activities during shutdown, including starting up and shutting down the plant utilities

• Perform airflow verification on all lab hoods once a year and all plant scrubbers/dust collectors twice a year

Requirements for the role:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with a minimum five (5) years experience in Utilities supervision. 

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills as it relates to utility equipment operations. 

• NJ 1-B Red Seal or NJ 1-A Gold seal. 

• Experience with utilities equipment, including: Boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, chillers, vacuum systems, and HVAC units. 

• Good safety awareness and makes safety a priority in troubleshooting activities. 

• Some weekend work is to be expected.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shif