Utilities and Hard Services Engineer

About the role

The Utilities & Hard Services Engineer is responsible for safe, reliable, compliant and cost‑effective operation of utilities and hard services at Diageo Australia's Huntingwood manufacturing site, while also providing technical support to the Sydney HQ office.

Key responsibilities

• Own the performance, reliability, risk management and long‑term asset strategy for utilities infrastructure.
• Develop and execute a long‑term utilities and infrastructure strategy, including lifecycle planning, sustainability initiatives and capital investment prioritisation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental and Diageo standards for hazardous areas, fire protection, ammonia refrigeration, pressure equipment, electrical safety and trade waste.
• Lead utility performance monitoring, forecasting, reporting and continuous improvement using data and asset health insights.
• Deliver capital projects from concept through commissioning, meeting safety, quality, budget and schedule requirements.
• Drive energy, water and sustainability improvement programmes to support decarbonisation objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers.
• Support operations, asset care, facilities and automation teams to resolve technical issues and ensure business continuity.

Required profile

• 5+ years’ experience in utilities, hard services or industrial infrastructure, preferably in beverage or FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong experience with refrigeration, boilers, steam, pressure equipment, compressed air, water, fire and HVAC systems.
• Proven contractor and supplier management, including scope, performance and compliance oversight.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance, asset risk, inspections and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of trade waste systems, BOD management and environmental compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with utilities, cost and production data, translating insights into actions and business cases.

Required skills

• Refrigeration systems
• Boilers and steam plants
• Pressure equipment
• Compressed air systems
• Water treatment
• Fire protection systems
• HVAC systems
• SAP
• Power BI
• Advanced Excel
• Capital project delivery

What we offer

• Market‑leading salary, performance‑driven bonus and industry perks.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to balance work and life.
• Generous paid parental leave and family benefits.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including mental health resources.
• Career growth through global opportunities and learning programmes.
• Inclusive culture and employee discounts across Diageo’s portfolio.