Utility Engineer (HVAC & Chiller)

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare, implement, and oversee annual maintenance schedules and budgets for HVAC and chilled/cooling water systems.
• Initiate and process renovation or upgrade requests, including issuing purchase orders for required parts or services.
• Track execution and performance of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Develop annual investment plans and budgets for system upgrades and expansions.
• Review and interpret facility and mechanical drawings (including P&ID), and propose efficiency-improving modifications.
• Prepare technical specifications, construction documents, and requests for quotations for new equipment or system modifications.
• Manage project performance, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Conduct routine (daily/monthly/quarterly/annual) and ad hoc inspections of all HVAC, chilled water, and cooling water systems.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve system abnormalities; document and report issues for ongoing reliability tracking.
• Develop, update, and communicate operation and maintenance manuals.
• Optimize performance and reliability of piping, pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, etc.
• Monitor and analyze energy consumption patterns across HVAC and cooling plant equipment.
• Identify and implement energy-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Report and track monthly results on energy and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local/national codes, government regulations, and safety standards for HVAC and cooling water operations.
• Cover coordination and preparation for governmental inspections and audits, including safety valves and pressure vessels.
• Support internal/external facility audits (e.g., PSM, ISO), and address action items.
• Supervise installation, renovation, or expansion projects for HVAC and cooling water systems, ensuring quality and schedule compliance.
• Oversee contractors/vendors during critical construction activities; inspect and verify materials and workmanship.
• Plan and execute emergency trainings on natural disasters, lack of power, and release of harmful substances.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HVAC, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with HVAC and cooling system design, operation, and maintenance, preferably in manufacturing conditions of Dry room/Clean room (auto parts, EV batteries, electronics, or similar industries).
• Qualification/Certification/License: (Preferred) HVAC, Chilled/Cooling Water System, PE related certification.
• Language skills: Working level of English (verbal, written, etc.).
• Computer skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). (Preferred) Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar programs (reading and drawing).