About The Job
Danone Specialized Nutrition is launching a major greenfield investment to build a next‑generation liquid nutrition facility, requiring state‑of‑the‑art HVAC, high‑care environmental control, clean utility distribution, and building services to support aseptic and high‑hygiene production.
The Utilities Lead is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end HVAC and building utilities scope of the project, including design oversight, installation management, commissioning, qualification, and handover to operations. This role ensures that all HVAC and clean‑environment systems are delivered safely, on time, in full, and meet the stringent requirements of Specialized Nutrition production environments.
The role acts as the technical authority for HVAC, cleanrooms, ventilation, air handling units (AHUs), pressure zoning, filtration, humidity/temperature control, and associated building utilities throughout project execution.
You will work closely with EPCM partners, HVAC consultants, OEMs, and cross‑functional internal teams to ensure the facility meets Danone’s expectations for hygiene zoning, environmental control, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance, enabling a smooth start‑up and long‑term reliable operation.
As part of the plant’s project leadership team, you will contribute to strategic and operational decisions throughout the project lifecycle. You will be responsible for technical execution, commissioning readiness, timeline management, and CAPEX oversight for process‑related packages. Beyond project delivery, this role provides an excellent pathway for internal development into broader engineering or operations leadership positions within Danone.
About You
Technical Leadership – HVAC & Utilities
Serve as the technical owner for the HVAC and building services package, including AHUs, chillers, boilers, air compressors, exhaust systems, and clean utilities.
Ensure HVAC design meets Danone’s hygiene zoning, pressure cascade, temperature/humidity control, and cleanroom standards.
Lead technical reviews (URS, FDS, drawings, layouts, zoning maps, calculations).
Project Execution & Commissioning
Lead HVAC installation, integration, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ).
Oversee execution of
AHUs and ducting systems
HEPA filtration and air cleanliness validation
Cleanroom/HVAC zoning pressure testing
Environmental monitoring and balancing
Chilled water, glycol, steam, and compressed air interfaces
Drive FAT/SAT, performance testing, and final environmental qualification.
Troubleshoot HVAC performance issues during construction, commissioning, and start‑up.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Operations, Quality, EHS, R&I, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure rooms meet environmental and hygienic requirements.
Collaborate with EPCM partners and HVAC consultants for sequencing, tie‑ins, layout conflicts, and commissioning plans.
Support Utility and Automation teams on interdependent systems (BMS, SCADA, EMS).
CAPEX Management & Governance
Manage HVAC CAPEX package scope, planning, and reporting.
Provide technical input into cost/forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, and risk registers.
Support change control and ensure all HVAC changes are fully assessed and documented.
Procurement & Supplier Management
Lead technical aspects of tenders for HVAC and utility systems (URS, SoW, technical bid evaluations, clarifications).
Partner with Regional Engineering and C&P (CAPEX Procurement) for supplier selection and contract alignment.
Manage OEM/vendor deliverables for documentation, training, spare parts, and commissioning.
Standards, Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with
Danone Engineering Standards
GMP/HACCP and hygiene zoning rules
Cleanroom and environmental control guidelines
Local/European mechanical and ventilation regulations
Embed Safety by Design principles across installation and commissioning.
Operational Readiness & Handover
Develop/approve HVAC‑related SOPs, environmental control procedures, PM plans, and spare parts lists.
Support the creation of utilities master data in CMMS.
Ensure full technical handover to Operations and Maintenance, including training and validated documentation.
Reporting & Decision Support
Provide structured updates to the Project Director on HVAC progress, risks, commissioning readiness, and mitigation plans.
Provide technical insights to support strategic and operational decision‑making throughout project phases.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or related discipline
5+ years HVAC/utilities engineering experience in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or nutrition manufacturing.
Strong experience with HVAC for high‑hygiene or cleanroom environments.
Proven track record delivering HVAC/utility packages in greenfield or brownfield CAPEX projects.
Experience collaborating with suppliers, contractors, and external engineering firms.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Strong cross‑functional collaboration
Ability to influence partners and suppliers
Effective problem‑solving under commissioning/start‑up pressure
Commitment to safety and quality culture
Technical
HVAC and mechanical utilities design and execution
HVAC commissioning, balancing, and environmental qualification
Interpretation of drawings, schematics, and models
Troubleshooting HVAC/utility system performance
Familiarity with project management and CAPEX processes
About Us
Danone is a large, fast‑moving consumer goods company with market‑leading brands across four divisions: Essential Dairy and Plant Based Products, Waters, Specialised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Specialised Nutrition offers nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well‑being of vulnerable individuals, from the first day of pregnancy into old age. We are looking for high calibre, dedicated and experienced personnel to complement our existing workforce.
At Danone we are passionate about sustainability with the belief in building a healthier future through food. Our eating and drinking choices have an impact on our own health, the health of our society and the health of our planet.
Ensuring an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all is important to us. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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