Utilities Cell Maintenance Lead

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Location: Bucharest, Ștefăneștii de Jos
Department: Engineering / Building & Utilities
Contract: Permanent

Utilities Cell Maintenance Lead

About the role:

The Utilities Cell Maintenance Lead plans, coordinates and monitors preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities for all factory utilities equipment and systems.

The role serves as the central coordination point between the Utilities team, technical specialists and external contractors, with the aim of improving equipment reliability, reducing failures and preventing unplanned downtime.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities for utilities equipment and systems
• Manage maintenance activities in SAP PM, including notifications, work orders, maintenance plans and maintenance history
• Coordinate root cause analysis and follow up on the implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Coordinate contractors carrying out maintenance and repair work, ensuring compliance with technical, safety and quality requirements and agreed deadlines
• Manage spare parts for utilities equipment, identify critical parts and set minimum stock levels
• Coordinate maintenance activities for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical installations, the boiler plant, heat pumps, hot and chilled water networks, compressed air and vacuum systems, dust extraction systems, the wastewater treatment plant and fire protection systems
• Monitor maintenance performance indicators and equipment availability, and propose measures to improve reliability and reduce costs

Requirements:

• Technical education in mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering, energy engineering, automation, building services engineering or a related field
• At least five years of experience in industrial maintenance
• Experience in planning and coordinating maintenance activities for utilities or industrial systems
• Experience in defect management, root cause analysis, resource planning and contractor coordination
• Good working knowledge of SAP PM and Microsoft Excel
• Experience in an IWS environment and knowledge Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Intermediate English proficiency

What to expect:

• Positive team culture and an environment where your ideas are valued
• Over 200 professional training opportunities to help you grow
• Be part of a global, people-first company recognized as a Top Employer in Romania for 13 years in a row. You will have access to a wide variety of benefits, including an annual bonus, reliable medical and life insurance, meal tickets (plus delicious food at our on-site restaurant), an employee assistance program (free psychological, financial, and legal counseling), an optional private pension plan, flexible benefits... and plenty more perks you’ll love!

All applications will be reviewed. Please be aware that you will receive a call from Poland (prefix +48), as our Global Business Services is based in Warsaw. 

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.