Overview

We Are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a leading name in North Africa’s food and beverage industry, where our products are enjoyed by consumers daily across the region. We offer a robust portfolio of beloved brands like PEPSI, SEVEN-UP, DORITOS, CHEETOS and CHIPSY, designed to cater to the tastes and preferences of consumers. With a focus on local sourcing, production, and distribution, PepsiCo provides essential support to local economies and partners closely with communities throughout the region.

Guiding Vision and Regional Impact

PepsiCo’s vision aligns with our global goal to be the Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). This strategic transformation is committed to sustainable growth by putting people and the planet at the heart of our operations. In North Africa, this includes initiatives in responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and water conservation. Our regional programs empower local talent, boost employment, and provide support for local agriculture, particularly through partnerships with farmers and suppliers.

Empowering Our People and Communities

Our dynamic teams drive the PepsiCo culture in North Africa, embracing diversity and collaboration to solve local challenges and create innovative products. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, one where every individual feels valued and empowered to be themselves. This commitment extends beyond our employees to positively impact the communities we serve, striving for shared growth and a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

PepsiCo stands firmly behind our global commitment to diversity, equality, and human rights. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a fair and welcoming workplace for all, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. Our dedication to inclusion strengthens our workforce and helps drive our business forward, enriching both PepsiCo and the communities in North Africa.

The Utilities Engineer is responsible for ensuring the continuous, efficient, and reliable operation of all plant utility systems, including boilers, air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, water treatment units, and wastewater systems.

The role supports production by providing uninterrupted utilities, improving efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and ensuring full compliance with PepsiCo safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operations & Monitoring
• Ensure daily operation, monitoring, and control of utilities systems (steam, air, HVAC, chilled water, refrigeration, WWTP,….etc).
• Track utilities KPIs such as energy consumption, water usage, steam efficiency, and specific power consumption.
• Monitor SCADA systems and respond to alarms and deviations.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for utilities equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures in utilities equipment.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for timely execution of corrective actions.
• SAP PM & Maintenance Management
• Create, update, and close notifications and work orders through SAP PM.
• Ensure accurate logging of maintenance activities, spare parts consumption, and equipment history.
• Analyze SAP PM reports to track breakdown frequency, MTTR, MTBF, and plan PM compliance.
• Support maintenance planning by identifying required spare parts and raising purchase requisitions.
• Reliability & Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to reduce energy and water consumption.
• Improve equipment reliability through root cause analysis (RCA) and proactive actions.
• Support new utilities projects, upgrades, and capacity expansions.
• Safety, Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure full compliance with PepsiCo GEHSMS, ISO,FM Global, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain all utilities documentation (SOPs, logs, calibration records, permits).
• Conduct risk assessments and support process safety management (PSM).
• Cross-functional Support
• Provide utilities support during production shutdowns/startups.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, EHS, and Engineering Departments.
• Manage external vendors and contractors for utilities systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 1–3 years of experience in utilities systems (FMCG or food & beverage preferred).
• Strong knowledge of:
• Boilers & steam systems
• Air compressors
• Chillers & refrigeration systems
• HVAC & cooling towers
• Water treatment (RO, softening, filtration)
• Wastewater treatment