Utility Technician

Unilever is currently hiring for Utility Technician

Reports to: Electrical & Automation Manager

Scope: Central Engineering (Agbara Foods)

Location: Agbara

Terms & Conditions: Full time, other staff incentives, Unilever may or may not assist with relocation.

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. 

The Utility Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of utility systems that support factory operations. These include generators, air compressors, HVAC systems, boilers, plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, water treatment plants, and other mechanical/electrical utility equipment. The role ensures continuous supply of high-quality utilities while maintaining safety, efficiency, compliance, and reliability.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

A. Maintenance & Repair

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on utility systems such as generators, HVAC, boilers, compressors, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems.

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Conduct mechanical repairs including pumps, flow meters, heat exchangers, strainers, pneumatic systems, etc.

B. Operation & Monitoring

• Operate utility equipment in line with Unilever SOPs to achieve desired performance and safety results.

• Continuously monitor system parameters (steam, air, chilled water, fuel, water distribution, etc.) and ensure they remain within acceptable limits.

• Perform configuration, calibration, and setup of utility systems where required.

C. Inspection & Troubleshooting

• Conduct regular inspections to identify abnormalities, deviations, and potential failures in utility systems.

• Troubleshoot breakdowns and restore utilities promptly to minimize operational disruption.

D. Safety & Compliance

• Adhere strictly to Unilever safety policies, statutory regulations, and environmental standards.

• Participate in emergency response actions during utility failures and ensure safe restoration of equipment.

• Apply correct chemical handling, CIP, and eco efficiency procedures.

E. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, inspections, failures, and repairs.

• Collect and record operational data, utility consumption, and performance metrics.

F. Continuous Improvement

• Implement Autonomous Maintenance practices (CLIT, tagging abnormalities).

• Support optimization of utility processes, improving reliability and reducing operational cost.

• Participate in audits, corrective actions, and improvement projects.

G. Collaboration

• Work with engineering teams, production managers, and contractors to ensure uninterrupted utility supply.

• Support cross-functional problem-solving and knowledge sharing.

Experiences & Qualifications

• OND / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in utilities, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance.

• Strong understanding of boilers, compressors, HVAC, chillers, pumps, water treatment (DM/RO), and plumbing.

• Knowledge of safety standards and legal requirements for utility operations.

• Ability to diagnose mechanical/electrical faults using instrumentation and diagnostic tools.

• Good reporting, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Technical expertise in utility systems operation and maintenance.

• Strong safety mindset and adherence to standards.

• Analytical thinking and troubleshooting ability.

• Teamwork and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in high demand production environments

Leadership

Critical Behaviours

Care deeply: caring deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people’s growth and development, and our impact on the planet. You care about your performance, to a point where it hurts when you don’t win.  Always brings their best self. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations and build empathy for others. Sets high standards for themselves. Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside of Unilever.

Focus on what counts:we set clear and stretching goals and recognise maximum performance impact.  Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.

Stay three steps ahead: we think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident – anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends to beat the competition. Approaches delivery with an iterative and incremental, test - do - learn approach. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

Deliver with excellence: we deliver everything we do with excellence and pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account – always finding a way to do what we said we will do.  Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks 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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