Supervisor of Utility

Responsible for the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of utility systems, which includes but isn’t limited to, steam, water, electricity, compressed air, and natural gas—while leading a team, and ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing department maintenance.

• Responsible for utility systems, which includes but isn’t limited to, steam, process water, utility wastewater, DIW, cooling water, electricity, compressed air, and natural gas
• Supervises routine industrial steam, water, chilled water and condensate systems analysis and chemical treatment of industrial water systems.
• Analyzes operational data and reconfigures operating units as necessary to provide adequate, economical service
• Utility system troubleshooting and equipment failure response
• Utility system troubleshooting and equipment failure response
• Utility performance analysis and energy efficiency improvement
• Cost reduction initiatives
• Capital project and commissioning support
• Operational, maintenance, and regulatory documentation management
• Budget and utility cost management support
• Emergency response and on‑call support
• Investigates abnormal operating events or equipment failures to determine cause; makes adjustments, repairs, and/or modifications as needed
• Responsible for budgets, inventory levels, spare parts, department maintenance, and prioritize projects based on cost‑effectiveness
• Monitor process equipment, process temperatures, pressures, levels, flows;
• Track and create reports for electrical, water, steam and air consumption
• Prioritize, plan, organize and execute projects during maintenance shutdowns and startups
• Identify and correct any potential problems (troubleshooting) and take appropriate action necessary to prevent serious equipment failure
• Responsible for vendor or supplier preventative maintenance contracts, agreements, negotiations, and coordination
• Acts as a liaison between contractors, partner companies, utility companies, and the county/city
• Creates and updates standard operating procedures
• Uses a computer to create, compose, and edit technical and/or administrative correspondence, reports, operating procedures and documentation
• Environmental, Health & Safety compliance management
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Create reports as required and necessary, such as chemical inventory report, daily energy, and utility report
• Conducts operator training as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of plant utilities, which includes chillers, cooling towers, compressors, and water treatment systems
• Extensive knowledge of steam, process water, utility wastewater, DIW, cooling water, electricity, compressed air, and natural gas
• Understanding of OSHA and process safety requirements
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings
• Organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of energy conservation and sustainability practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of the work order system, investment budgets, expenses, inventory, assets, warehouse management, and document control
• Leadership and personnel management skills
• Ability to meet and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to analyze data
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Work in a safe manner
• Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked, which includes nights, weekends and holidays when required
• Ability to be on‑call
• Ability to distinguish color‑coded piping and system indicators
• This position supervises the work of others
• This position works primarily in a manufacturing environment, which includes exposures to moving parts, high noise levels, vibrations,…