Engineer I, Utility

Title: Engineer I, Utility

Team: Energy Engineering

Report To: Manager, Energy Engineering

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Not Queen Creek)

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours | Schedule may vary based on business needs. Occasional support outside normal business hours may be required for international coordination.

Benefits: LG Energy Solution offers a competitive total rewards package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans.

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Position Summary:

As a utility engineer, you will provide mechanical or electrical expertise and cost effective solutions for multiple utility facility operating and construction projects that meet budget, quality, and schedule requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage engineering activities concerned with design, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning

  • Mechanical: Boiler, Compressed Dry Air System, Chiller, HVAC, Piping etc.
  • Electrical: Switchgear (MV, LV), Transformer, PLC, Bus duct etc

• Follow LGESMI existing cleaning SOP’s during downtime (e.g. line stop, waiting time, etc.), which includes cleaning your designated machine and/or surrounding work area

• Preventive maintenance execution in order to complete all PM tasks

• Troubleshoot the abrupt breakdown of utility facilities

• Make and review technical document

• Monitoring utility operation

• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R standards:

  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or a related environment as a mechanical or electrical utility system engineering

Skills & Competencies:

• Exposure in mechanical or electrical facilities setting, preferably in production facility
• Experienced with the handling of Utility Facilities
• Certifications with certificates on the mechanical or electrical engineering and certification of boiler operation & maintenance
• Comfortable working independently and with others
• Results-oriented and perseverant
• Project and process management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Primarily works in an office environment with regular interaction with manufacturing, warehouse, and material storage areas.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, with periodic standing and walking throughout the facility.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering designated manufacturing or warehouse areas.
• May require occasional interaction with suppliers, vendors, or other company locations.
• May require occasional domestic travel to support supplier or business activities.
• May require work outside normal business hours as needed to support production schedules, supplier issues, global teams, or business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

LG Energy Solution provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.