Utility Manager

Responsibilities

The Utility Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient, reliable, and safe operation of all facility systems and infrastructure across multiple manufacturing plants. This includes oversight of boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, HVAC, building operations, and civil infrastructure. The Facility Manager leads proactive maintenance programs, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads spare parts management to guarantee uninterrupted production.

By driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing contractors, and coordinating with the Energy & Water Site Lead (EWSL), the Utility Manager safeguards the long-term sustainability of plant operations with all facility systems running safely, efficiently, and optimized operational costs.

Safety compliance: Ensure all safety principles are fully and consistently implemented in all utility operations, maintenance activities, projects, and contractor works (facilities, high-risk equipment, energy systems, chemical handling, waste management).

Utility Operations: Oversee daily operations of all utility systems within the plant, including electrical, water, steam, compressed air, HVAC, and related infrastructure.

Resource & Team Management: Lead a team of engineers, technicians and contractors for maintenance, repair, and upgrades of utility equipment and infrastructure.

Maintenance program: Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans and ensure effective daily reactive maintenance to minimize downtime and operational risks.

High-Risk Equipment Management: Ensure safe operation, inspection, and compliance of high-risk equipment in line with legal regulations and company requirements.

Spare Parts & Tools Management: Ensure effective management of site spare parts and tools to guarantee availability, traceability, safe storage, and controlled use, in compliance with company standards.

Waste Management: Ensure proper handling, segregation, and disposal waste in compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Energy Efficiency: Monitor utility consumption and identify energy-saving opportunities in coordination with the Energy & Water Site Lead (EWSL).

Budget Management: Manage utility budgets and track operational costs to ensure cost-effective performance.

CAPEX Projects: Support capital projects related to utility expansion, modernization, or sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical or Thermal engineering

Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in utility operation in a manufacturing company, complex industrial organizations.

Experience managing utilities across multiple sites is preferred.

Proven experience leading engineers, technicians, and contractors in utility and facility operations and maintenance.

Good English