Utilities Engineer

The Froneri Way:

At Froneri, we are driven by a passion for ice cream, striving to become the world's leading ice cream company for consumers, customers, and employees. Our commitment to excellence and efficiency is reflected in our operations across 25 countries, where we hold the No.1 or No.2 position in most markets we serve.

Visionary Leadership and Global Influence:

Guided by our vision to be the best in the industry, we focus on innovation and quality to drive growth in premium ice cream snacking. Our strategic pillars—selling more, buying better, and taking costs out—ensure we deliver optimal quality at competitive levels, enhancing our global presence and regional impact.

Investing in Our Team and Society:

We believe in the power of a strong culture that places people at the heart of everything we do. Our 15,000+ employees worldwide live and breathe ice cream, continually pursuing new ideas to deliver the best experience to our consumers. We are dedicated to focusing our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts by setting ambitious short and mid-term targets, reflecting our commitment to our people and communities.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Froneri, we are focused, passionate, and entrepreneurial. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, fostering a workplace where every individual's unique perspective is valued and contributes to our collective achievements.

These sections encapsulate Froneri's identity, leadership vision, dedication to its people and communities, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Job Summary:

Ensure the manufacturing of IC in the factory is provided with optimum supply of steam, water and compressed air by effective management and supervision of technicians to maintain operations of boilers, water supply, air compressors, cold store, and sewage system according to FRONERI guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with production for the required supply of steam, water, compressed air according to the quantity and the quality needed to support efficient production operations.
• Prepare and submit reports related to all utilities and ammonia refrigeration operations and provide explanation for variances in resources used in his area of operation.
• Coordinates with QA department for various laboratory checks required on steam, water, and compressed air to ensure the supply of utilities is compliant with established standards.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues in refrigeration (Ammonia) and utility systems.
• Develop root cause analysis for major breakdowns to prevent any future occurrences.
• Exercise proper supervision over technicians to resolve any technical issues related to utilities and cold stores and ensure FRONERI’s rules and guidelines are followed accordingly.
• Support and contribute to have proper technical store management, by managing the spare parts availability.
• Actively support all management programs in continuous improvement, installation of new machinery, and regular audits.
• Track utility consumption and identify efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Ensure proper training and updates are provided to his subordinates to maintain efficient and effective operations.
• Assists in managing budget, building the maintenance budget and request, implementation, reporting and tracking in line with FRONERI strategy.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, breakdown analysis, and troubleshooting actions.
• Responsible to achieve KPIs of his department
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, Quality & Security policies, and procedures in all site activities; also, to ensure that his subordinates are following the same rules.
• Uphold FRONERI values and promotes a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in utilities engineering, preferably in FMCG.
• Awareness of refrigeration principles (Ammonia)
• Strong understanding of MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection).
• Familiarity with energy management principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant local codes and regulations is preferred (e.g., Egyptian Building Code).