Shift Engineer
Horana South, Western Province
- Job ID:
- R-1191550
- Date posted:
- 11/13/2026 - 11/28/2026
- Job Type:
- Full time
- Job Category:
- Supply Chain
Job Details
Join us as Shift Engineer
- Location: Sri Lanka
- Terms & Conditions: Full-time
- Function: Supply Chain
- Scope: Local
About Unilever
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
JOB PURPOSE
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate to work in the frontline Supply Chain factory team of Unilever Sri Lanka while being responsible to all activities in utilities and premises maintenance for all operations of the central & manufacturing utilities, then this role is just for you! You will report to the Utilities and Premises Engineer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implemention of planned maintenance activities for central utility plants (Boiler, Air Compressor, Ammonia refrigeration, Chilled plant, Water Treatment Plant, Effluent Treatment plant, Fire Hydrant distribution system, etc.) and responsible for utilities operations and GHK.
- Ensure zero harm for environment and driving to achieve water, COD, CO2 and energy KPIs.
- Achieve "zero production stoppages" due to machine breakdowns, optimize repair & maintenance expenditure and increase machine reliability.
- Increase knowledge of technicians and plant operators
- Implemention of safety standards through implementation of process, equipment and behavioral safety protocols for the utility plants in line with Unilever guidelines and local legislations for full compliance leading to safer working place. Educate the entire Unity operator and technical team through continuous engagement for better understanding and knowledge improvement leading to behavioral culture change.
- Responsible for skill gap analysis of Utility engineering operators and technicians, conducting training programs for upgrading knowledge / skills on utility management and plant safety aspects as per the department training execution plan.
- Implementation for new projects (refurbishment, modifications, new installations) in the Utility department without any SHE and quality incident within agreed budget and agreed time plan.
- Responsible to keep records for testing of critical safety devices in the Utility plants, periodic testing and calibration, corrective actions for identified gaps to ensure full compliance for safer working environment.
- Ensure to follow Unilever mandatory policies such as Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Travel safety, Code of business principles.
Premises
- Responsible for building maintenance activities and infrastructure facility maintenance activities (Building maintenance, road network, storm water drains, garden maintenance, water & sewerage distribution system, etc.).
- Annual budget forecasting for capital expenditure projects and routing maintenance activities. This includes new investments, investments for refurbishment & routing maintenance of buildings and infrastructure facilities in Horana site.
- Responsible for safety of Premises Maintenance departments. Maintenance and operation of buildings and infrastructure facilities for ensuring safety, health and environmental aspects in line with Unilever SHE guidelines and local government legislations. Ensure that Plant Engineers, Subordinates and Engineering contractors are adequately trained in health, Safety and the environment according to Unilever standards, and that all engineering work carried out by them is fully compliant with these standards.
- Ensure to follow Unilever mandatory policies such as Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Travel safety, Code of business principles.
- Ensure to implement smooth maintenance operations in all remote sites through implementation of systems and operational strategies working with maintenance team working in remote sites. Development of members of the remote sites in line with Unilever maintenance, SHE and Quality guidelines.
- Responsible for management of Engineering as built drawings of the site, ensuring keeping updated records, necessary revisions, guiding plant engineers for updating of existing drawings. Management of drawing office for record keeping.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical & Process Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering possessing comprehensive understanding on manufacturing and Industrial Utilities (Boilers, Fire systems, Water and wastewater treatment, Chillers, Air compressors etc.).
- Candidate must have at least 1year of experience in supply chain background (Maintenance & Utilities). Prior experience in FMCG manufacturing will be an advantage.
- Candidate must be strong assertive leader with the ability to collaborate with multiple internal & external stakeholders.
- Candidate must possess good analytical thinking & problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Leadership skills
- Technical Design Principles
- Problem Solving and analytical thinking
- Change Management
- Agile Delivery
- Stakeholder Management
- Collaboration
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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