Utility Manager

About the role

The Utility Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and optimizing the company's utility operations and infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective utility services that continuously support manufacturing operations. The position oversees the operation, maintenance, reliability, compliance, and improvement of utility systems, while leading the Utility team to achieve operational targets related to Safety, Productivity, Delivery, Cost, and Morale.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of all Utility systems and equipment in accordance with company HSE requirements, applicable regulations, and established procedures
• Maintain zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) within Utility operations through effective hazard identification, risk control, safety inspections, and employee safety awareness
• Ensure 100% compliance with applicable occupational health, environmental, waste management, and statutory requirements related to Utility operations
• Manage and supervise the daily operation of Utility systems to ensure continuous and reliable supply to production
• Ensure utility availability of ≥99.5% by monitoring system performance, identifying potential failures, and implementing preventive and corrective actions
• Oversee the operation and performance of utility systems, including electrical power and distribution, generator and backup power systems, compressed air, water supply and water treatment, wastewater treatment, HVAC and cooling systems, chiller/refrigeration systems, boiler and steam systems, and other production-support utility infrastructure
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for utility failures, abnormalities, and recurring equipment problems
• Prepare, monitor, and control the annual Utility operating and maintenance budget in accordance with the approved company budget
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Utility team to ensure sufficient capability, discipline, accountability, and operational readiness
• Develop short- and long-term Utility plans aligned with production capacity, business requirements, and company strategy

About you

• Technical knowledge and experience in utility operations, including civil & electrical systems, water systems, compressed air, HVAC, boiler/steam systems, or similar utility infrastructure
• Experience in leading and managing technical teams
• Knowledge of HSE, environmental compliance, and statutory requirements related to utility operations
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance planning and execution
• Budget management and cost control experience
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
• Experience with utility performance monitoring, KPI tracking, and data analysis
• Knowledge of equipment isolation, Permit to Work (PTW), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Must be fluent in English for professional use daily