Utilities Senior Supervisor

Job Summary Will be responsible for managing the operation, maintenance, compliance, and optimization of all facility utility systems. This includes water treatment plants, HVAC systems, steam generation, compressed air, and electrical power distribution networks. The role ensures uninterrupted, cost-effective, and safe supply of utility services to support production and facility requirements while leading optimization and sustainability initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Operations & Maintenance: Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for critical utility equipment including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressors, diesel generators, and water purification units (RO/EDI). Team Leadership & Contractor Management: Lead, mentor, and schedule engineers, technicians, and operators. Oversee external contractors and service providers to ensure adherence to SLA, quality, and safety standards. Regulatory Compliance & EHS: Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations, local government rules, and industry-specific regulations (such as GMP for food/pharma or ISO standards). Budgeting & Resource Control: Develop, monitor, and optimize the utilities department operational maintenance budget. Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising system reliability. Energy Efficiency & Sustainability: Track, analyze, and report site utility consumption data (electricity, gas, water). Design and execute energy conservation and carbon-footprint reduction initiatives. Capital Projects & Facility Expansion: Provide technical expertise and leadership for engineering modifications, equipment upgrades, capital expenditure (CapEx) tracking, and commissioning activities. Qualifications:  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.  Experience: 6:9 years of core engineering experience in utilities operation and maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.  Technical Proficiencies: Deep knowledge of HVAC networks, water chemistry, thermodynamics, electrical switchgears, and automated building management systems (BMS / SCADA).  Software & Tools: Hands-on familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, IBM Maximo, or similar tracking software.  Soft Skills: Strong diagnostic and analytical troubleshooting skills, excellent cross-departmental communication, emergency breakdown management, and vendor negotiation capabilities. Show more Show less