Hybrid Utility Engineer (Mechanical) na SK Battery America

About SK Battery America (SKBA)

As the flagship entity of SK On and a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector, SKBA is at the forefront of advancing high nickel technology. With an impressive revenue of $2 billion and dedicated team of over 3,000 employees, we provide high-energy density battery cells to top automotive brands like Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai Motors. SKBA's North American expansion is marked by strategic joint partnerships with industry giants such as Ford and Hyundai, underscoring our commitment to the evolving EV landscape.

Role and Responsibilities:

Utility Workforce Supervising

• Plan and optimize headcounts for each utility unit
• Manage and respond to employee relations issues regarding utility operating workforce including operators
• Coach and train operators he/she supervises to develop related skills and general/technical competencies
• Supervise/review the works of engineers and operators related to utility (Mechanical)
• Make sure that engineers and operators complete the national/social designated safety management courses

Maintenance Planning/Management

• Establish and manage annual maintenance/repairmen plan and budget
• Request for renovation, and issue a purchase order (P/O)
• Manage maintenance/repairmen performance

Investment Planning/Management

• Establish and manage annual investment plan and budget
• Review facility investment techniques
• Review construction drawings and make simple modifications (P&ID, etc.)
• Write down specifications for a new construction, and write down construction documents for a public use
• Request for new facility’s quotation, and issue a construction purchase order (P/O)
• Manage facility investment performance

Facility Inspection and Technical Support

• Review/repair the facility based on the requests received by the system
• Manage/revise the facility operation manual
• Daily/monthly/quarterly/yearly facility inspection
• Identify the cause of the facility abnormalities and review the technology. Prepare the reports of abnormalities to manage the history (if needed)
• Plan to optimize the operation efficiency
• Manage pipe (air, water supply, etc.)

Energy Saving Planning and Performance Management

• Analyze the energy usage trends by each equipment
• Identify energy saving potential items by equipment
• Manage monthly energy saving performance (operating time applied)

Government Relations

• Respond to regular court inspection on mechanical facilities
• Operational safety inspection (PSV (safety valve), pressure vessel, and static pressure)

Audit Preparation & Response

• Create and manage documents on facility required by PSM/ISO
• Take appropriate measures to improve facility, and correct non-conformities specified by PSM/ISO

Construction Management/Supervising

• Supervise the mechanical facility construction (due to repair and extension of mechanical facility, or due to change of production line)
• Request purchase of facility parts (purchase request)
• Purchase order on construction materials
• Inspect materials

Emergency Planning & Response

• Plan and execute emergency trainings on natural disasters, lack of power, and release of harmful substances
• Other tasks as assigned

Skill and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent
• At least 6-8 years of relevant experience
• (Preferred) Experience with utility equipment
• (Preferred) Gas boiler, NMP related certification
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• (Preferred) Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar programs (reading and drawing)