Sr. Engineer, Utility

Empower Every Possibility.

As one of the largest battery manufacturers in the world, LG Energy Solution aims to be an eco-friendly company that prioritizes the environment, fulfills its social responsibility, and creates sustainable future values.

Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. will lead production of LG's cylindrical batteries (EVs) in the North America.

Come join us in an exciting adventure of awakening the world with energy!

Summary:

The Sr. Utility Engineer is responsible for managing and overseeing the utility systems at our battery plant. This includes managing critical infrastructure such as electrical, water, air systems, steam, gases, building automation and HVAC in order to ensure their optimal performance to support production processes. The role requires technical expertise to guide a team of utility technicians, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that all utilities meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the functions, maintenance and repair of all utility systems such as electricity, water, gas and steam

Interact with production and all level of management to effectively reduce maintenance downtime.

Create standard operating procedures for utility equipment

Record/keep/ approve all documents related to preventive maintenance and troubleshooting work in computerized maintenance management system

Provide technical information, engineering support and project management in capacity and facilities planning & modification

Select and coordinate with contractors and vendors for building repairs, modifications and new construction projects

Coordinate maintenance work requests and purchase the necessary tools and materials

Diagnose and resolve emergency situations related to utility systems that may affect battery production

Communicate directly with production departments to coordinate preventative maintenance and any troubleshooting within in the plant

Mentor and train new team members

Maintain work-site in accordance with Lean Manufacturing, 6S and 3R standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum of 10+ years of maintenance experience in industrial utilities and plant environment.

Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or related field required

Must have strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge and proficiency in using design software for HVAC or Electrical systems

Must have a high degree of initiative, with the ability to work alone and effectively with other people and teams

Must be able to properly and regularly utilize common and specialized PPE for periods of up to 12 hours

Must be able to do the following repeatedly for a period of up to 12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs

Skills :

Practical knowledge in utility and production process

Utility preventive and predictive maintenance documentation

Common trade practices and codes in mechanical and electrical systems

Programmable logic controllers and building automation system experience

Microsoft Office, CAD, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Easy Power, SKM software experience

OSHA, NFPA and EPA experience

Facilities data analysis and processing

Korean-English bilingual * Preferred but not required *

Six Sigma certification *

DOE (Design of experiments) *