Utility (Mechanic) Engineer

HSAGP(Hyundai-SK America Green power) Energy LLC. is the temporary corporate name of the joint venture company between Hyundai Motor Group and SK on. The joint venture plans to invest $5 billion to build an EV battery cell plant in Bartow County, Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group and SK On will each hold a 50 percent stake in the joint venture. The new plant created by the two companies is expected to start manufacturing battery cells in the second half of 2025 with an annual production capacity of 35 GWh, enough to support the production of 300,000 EVs a year. The future Bartow County plant in northwest Georgia is strategically located near Hyundai Motor Group’s existing and planned U.S. facilities. Hyundai Motor Group broke ground last year on the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in southeast Georgia to make future Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs. The new site also adds to SK On’s existing presence in Georgia. In 2022, SK started production of EV batteries at its SK Battery America site in Commerce, Georgia. SK Battery America, a $2.6 billion investment, has an annual capacity of about 22 GWh, enough to support the production of more than 200,000 EVs a year.

Join us on the journey of two companies' massive electric vehicle project in Bartow County.

Summary

The Utility (Mechanical) Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, and management of all mechanical facilities related to utility equipment, including temperature, pressure, power, and clean room/dry room systems necessary for processing or manufacturing raw materials. This role involves overseeing the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, removal, and disposal of mechanical systems such as HVAC equipment, Clean Room / Dry Room system, Steam System, Chilled Water and Cooling Water System, NMP Recovery, Hot Oil Boiler, A/C tower, Scrubber, Pipeline System, N2 gas, waste water, valve, any other utility related systems. The engineer will need to interact with SHE engineer, equipment engineer, control engineer, production engineer, production planner and manager, customer, vendors and local community to solve urgent complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives or reporting utility related issues. He or she will drive energy-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements, interact with various teams and stakeholders, and lead site activities. The position requires occasional on-call support outside regular hours.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in industries such as EV battery, auto parts, automobile manufacturing, or similar environments

Skills:

• Communication skills
• Working level of English
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Steam boiler, PE-related certification
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar programs (reading and drawing)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning/Management:

• Develop and manage annual maintenance and repair plans and budgets
• Request renovations and issue purchase orders (P/O)
• Oversee and evaluate maintenance and repair performance.

Investment Planning/Management:

• Create and manage annual investment plans and budgets
• Review facility investment techniques and construction drawings, making necessary modifications.
• Draft specifications for repairs and new construction, including public use documents.
• Solicit quotations for new facilities and issue construction purchase orders.
• Monitor and manage facility investment performance.

Facility Inspection and Technical Support:

• Conduct facility reviews and repairs based on system requests.
• Develop, manage, and update facility operation manuals.
• Perform regular facility inspections (daily, monthly, quarterly, yearly).
• Identify and analyze the causes of facility abnormalities and prepare reports.
• Plan and implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
• Manage and oversee piping systems (air, water supply, etc.).

Energy Saving Planning and Performance Management:

• Analyze energy usage trends for each piece of equipment.
• Identify and implement energy-saving opportunities.
• Monitor and report on monthly energy-saving performance.

Government Relations:

• Address regular court inspections of mechanical facilities.
• Ensure facilities comply with local laws and regulations.
• Conduct operational safety inspections (safety valves, pressure vessels, and static pressure).

Audit Preparation & Response:

• Prepare and manage documentation required by PSM/ISO.
• Implement improvements and correct non-conformities as specified by PSM/ISO.

Construction Management/Supervising:

• Supervise mechanical facility construction related to repairs, extensions, or production line changes.
• Request and inspect facility parts and materials.
• Issue purchase orders for construction materials.

Emergency Planning & Response:

• Plan and conduct emergency training for scenarios such as natural disasters, power outages, and hazardous material releases.

Demands and Environment

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Office Environment: Must wear company-provided uniforms.
• Production Site: Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, helmet, safety glasses, and portable gas measuring device.
• Clean Room/Dry Room: Must wear a dust-proof suit, shoes, gloves, and hat.
• A/C Tower: Must wear a dust-proof mask.
• Exposure to NMP, Hot Oil: Requires additional protective gear including gas mask, dust-proof mask, and chemical-resistant clothing.

Work Environment:

• Usual office environment, production, and construction sites
• Risks include noise (above 90 dB in compressor room), high temperatures (104–122°F in various rooms), and potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., heating medium oil, NMP, water treatment chemicals)

Key Performance Indicators

• Energy saving rate (declined rate compared to previous year, cost reduction rate)
• Downtime metrics (frequency and duration)

Core Competencies

Professional Competencies:

• Comprehensive understanding of Steam Boiler, Steam System, Chilled/Cooling Water System, Compressed Air system, Hydraulics, HVAC system, Piping System, pumps & blowers
• Understanding of machines (Boiler, Blower, AHU, RTU, Air Compressor, Chiller, Cooling Tower, Pump, valve, etc.)
• Proficient in understanding and modifying mechanical drawings, P&ID diagrams, and technical specifications
• Ability to analyze and manage budgets, construction costs, and safety guidelines

Behavioral Competencies:

• Demonstrates resilience and a proactive attitude towards challenges
• Takes ownership of tasks and completes them responsibly
• Collaborates effectively with team members and other departments
• Analyzes problems logically and persistently seeks solutions
• Shows respect for diversity and communicates clearly and engagingly
• Takes initiative and responsibility without requiring external motivation

Role Competencies:

• Independently works with partial guidance to achieve job and team goals
• Identifies and suggests improvements within the scope of responsibilities
• Possesses detailed knowledge of job procedures and problem-solving skills
• Builds collaborative relationships and provides guidance to P1 level team members

Expertise:

• Possess working knowledge/skills of the instructions/procedures/tools of the assigned job and be able to explain in detail
• Solve problems by exploring past cases with the advice from superiors

Collaboration and Supervision:

• Build stable and collaborative relationships within and across teams
• Provide practical coaching and advice for P1 level members