Utilities Maintenance Engineer

Basque Country, Spain

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Job ID:: R-1173091
Date posted:: 01/19/2026
Job Type:: Full time
Job Category:: Supply Chain

Unilever is currently hiring for Utilities Maintenance Engineer

Function:Supply Chain

Reports to:Maintenance Manager

Location: Leioa (Vizcaya)

Terms & Conditions:Full-time

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. Wedon’tbelieve 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

Utilities Maintenance Engineer is focused to ensure the continuous, safe and efficient operation of the factory's Utilities facilities, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and Unilever standards, as well as the optimization of energy resources.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of all Utilities facilities, following Unilever standards.
Maintain up-to-date P&IDs and technical documentation.
Coordinate legal inspections and internal audits.
Identify opportunities for improvement and energy savings in the facilities.
Train the maintenance team on the operation and risks of the Utilities.
Develop and maintain the Skill Matrix, KPIs, and KAIs for the area.
Prepare objectives and targets aligned with the factory strategy.
Authorize work permits in Utilities and participate in risk analyses.
Prepare SOPs and SMPs with the operators.
Analyze breakdowns and lead continuous improvement actions (UMS).
Participate in accident analyses and Process Safety (PS) assessments.
Competent person in PS (with Process Safety).

Facilities under your responsibility:
• Air compressors
• Nitrogen generation
• Boilers
• Cogeneration plant
• Water treatment plant
• Cooling system (Ammonia/Chillers, cold storage, HVAC systems)

• Domestic hot water systems
• Natural Gas Regulation and Measurement Station
• Mains water supply
• Fire protection system
• High and low voltage
• Outdoor CIP plant

WHATYOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

Engineering degree, preferably in the Electrical field.
Minimum 5 years in Maintenance and projects related to industrial facilities (refrigeration, boilers, electrical transformers, etc.) or manufacturing processes.

Skills

Operation and maintenance of steam, water, and air compressor systems.
Knowledge of legal standards and international engineering and maintenance regulations.
Proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation.
Advanced level of English (oral and written). C1- certificate.

Leadership

You are energized by delivering fantastic results.You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

As anindividualyou are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and deliveringhigh standardsof work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE:Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

PERSONAL MASTERY:Setshigh standardsfor themselves.Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers.Investstime inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicantsfrom allwalks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

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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