Mechanical Utilities & Energy Project Engineer
Job Location: ALBA
Company Description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the role:
We are looking for a Utilities & Energy Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Engineering Department. In this position, you will manage investments related to new installations and refurbishments in our plants worldwide.
Main responsibility:
As a Utilities & Energy Mechanical Project Engineer, you will lead the technical design and propose solutions for mechanical utilities projects (HVAC and Energy) by writing technical specifications and coordinating design activities. During the tendering phase, you will support purchasing by leading the technical part and aligning suppliers and contractors.
In this role, you will supervise site construction activities, manage technical details, and coordinate vendors' activities. Part of your responsibilities will be to lead cost management, timelines, and quality standards at every stage of the project for your part and support the project manager in integrating overall reports and status.
One of your main tasks will be to prepare and conduct weekly standing meetings with internal teams and external vendors to plan and track deliverables. You will create, submit, and track relevant technical documentation to ensure that all projects are delivered with quality standards.
You will lead in providing equipment specifications and technical support to procurement and other business partners for the best technical solutions. Assessing and communicating project status, driving escalations on potential risks and delays across multiple teams and leadership, will be an important part of your activities.
As the focal point for your projects, you will work very closely with Health & Safety, Maintenance, Quality, Sustainability, and Production departments from project start to project go-live.
Who we are looking for:
You will bring a master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or energy engineering, or a related field, along with 4-7 years of experience in Utilities. Your technical leadership and project engineering experience in complex utilities projects and installations will be an asset in this role, combined with your strong methodological background to enable effective work in a flexible environment and on multiple fronts.
You will bring strong analytical skills and leadership to multiple disciplines within a large and complex organization, demonstrating a proactive, result-oriented approach and the ability to balance and execute on many initiatives in parallel.
Your availability for frequent business travel (approximately up to 60%) and future international mobility will be mandatory. Fluency in English and a basic knowledge of Italian are essential.
Does it sound like the right opportunity for you?
Do not hesitate to apply!
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.