Supervisor of Utility

Job Title

Supervisor of Utility

Property of: CJ Bio America, 1946 Harvest Ave., Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501.

Job # - M/E_U_Supervisor
• Rev: 5/8/2026

Utility

Sr. Manager of Engineering

Full Time, Exempt

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, 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 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
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• 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 prioritizes projects based on cost‑effectiveness
• Monitors process equipment, temperatures, pressures, levels, flows
• Tracks and creates reports for electrical, water, steam and air consumption
• Prioritizes, plans, organizes and executes projects during maintenance shutdowns and startups
• Identifies and corrects potential problems (troubleshooting) and takes appropriate action to prevent serious equipment failure
• Manages vendor or supplier preventative maintenance contracts, agreements, negotiations, and coordination
• Acts as 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
• Manages Environmental, Health & Safety compliance
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws (hiring, training, performance appraisal, discipline, conflict resolution)
• Creates reports as required, 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, including 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
• Asset management experience
• Project management experience
• Ability to meet and adhere to deadlines
• Data analysis skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Computer skills, e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP
• Critical thinking, multi‑tasking and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Problem solving skills

• Work schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm; may require additional hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• On‑call availability
• Ability to distinguish color‑coded piping and system indicators
• Supervises the work of others
• Primarily in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving…