Project and Utilities Engineer

Location: West Deptford, NJ - US

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Project and Utilities Engineer you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

To provide technical support on all utility related equipment and processes, including  Boiler Operations, Air Compressors, HVAC, DI Water, Cooling Water systems and Chiller systems, vacuum system, and Scrubber operations.  Provides technical support to Boiler Operators, Engineers, Production and Maintenance in daily operations of the equipment.  Position requires a NJ 1-B Red Seal and will be providing support to NJ 1-B Red and 1-A Gold Seal Boiler operators. The position will work closely with the Capital Engineering team to develop asset replacement strategy for utilities equipment, and with Production Management to direct the Boiler Operators.  In addition, the position will provide technical and supervisory support to Contractors as required to support Maintenance.  Position will work with Maintenance to develop and maintain critical spare parts list and predictive and preventative maintenance programs. The position will work closely with EHS and Process Safety to maintain a safe working environment in the Utilities areas.  The position will work closely with Environmental Engineer to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. The position will work closely with Procurement in leveraging the CoGeneration units to reduce utility costs through timely operation of the units in reaction to market demands.  Manages natural gas curtailment as dictated by the Public Utility.  Leads sustainability activities in Utilities area.

The Role:

As a Project and Utilities Engineer, you will help drive our goals by:

• Lead Engineer for the Utilities Area, including the Boiler Room and Cogen Plant, which includes ownership of all the equipment, processes and boiler operator activities.
• Hold Lead Engineer position for the Boilers, hold a 1-B Red Seal for NJ Dept of Labor Compliance
• Maintain and ensure continuous reliable operation of all utility systems as listed above.
• Is point of contact with public utilities (PSE&G, South Jersey Gas, West Deptford Township, GCUA, UGI)
• Ensure safe and consistent operations by developing, managing, and revising relevant procedures, MOCs, logbooks, safe work permits, (including LOTO instructions), operator tasklists, and boiler logbook.
• Responsible for operator training in equipment operations.
• Ensure all utilities comply with regulatory bodies, sometimes working with EHS (ASME code, stack testing, air permitting, curtailment)
• Monitor, track, and verify usage of utilities throughout the plant by analyzing data, utilities invoices, and chemical usage
• Responsible for Utilities budget.
• Run capital projects as lead for asset renewal/utility improvements/HVAC improvements
• Maintains a safe working environment
• Leads critical Utilities maintenance activities during shutdown, including starting up and shutting down the plant utilities
• Perform airflow verification on all lab hoods once a year and all plant scrubbers/dust collectors twice a year

Key Skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with a minimum 5 years’ experience in utilities supervision
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills as it relates to utility equipment operations. 
• NJ 1-B Red Seal or NJ 1-A Gold seal. 
• Some weekend work is to be expected.
• Experience with utilities equipment, including: Boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, chillers, vacuum systems, and HVAC units. 
• Experience with PLC programming and Allen Bradley PLCs – Desirable
• Experience with data collection and data reporting systems – Desirable
• Supervision of contractors – Desirable

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits , including health, life, disability and retirements plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift- based roles)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription,  Dental and Vision)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Wellbeing  Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• Parental Leave

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

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