Utilities Supervisor job description
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Utilities supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in utilities supervisor job postings.
Sample utilities supervisor requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- At least 5 years of experience in the utilities industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints
- Strong understanding of safety regulations and protocols
Sample required utilities supervisor soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and management abilities
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing work environment
Utilities Supervisor job description example 1
Mallinckrodt utilities supervisor job description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides leadership and direct supervision to the Utilities Operators, which includes updating and maintaining payroll, personnel records, and employee performance appraisals.Responsible for coordinating contractor work on site as it pertains to Utilities and the Waste Water Treatment Plant.Supervises operation, inspection and maintenance of all utility and waste water treatment equipment to certify efficient operation.Reviews and manages work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), master process, etc., as they pertain to utilities and the waste water treatment plant.Ensures compliance with all applicable city/state/federal codes, laws, regulations, etc.Ensures maintenance planning for utilities and waste water treatment during planned shut-down events.Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship by effectively communicating site/company safety, quality, and environmental policies/ programs.Responsible for purchasing raw materials and operating supplies necessary to ensure continuous operation of all site utilities, including the waste water treatment plant.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodations Maintains utilities in a good state of repair as required by the State of North Carolina Bureau of Boiler Inspections, Corporation Safety Rules and Regulations, and all regulatory requirements.Responsible for writing change controls for any operation or equipment change related to utilities or the Waste Water Treatment Plant.Ensures technical documentation on all equipment is kept up to date, include drawings, BOM, P&IDs, and spare parts lists for Utilities and the Waste Water Treatment Plant.Oversees operation and maintenance of the Site Fire Suppression system.Monitors plant hydrogen usage and serve as a liaison with Air Products.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years plant engineering or manufacturing experience.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
Other Skills:
Competencies:
Must have strong leadership skills.
Troubleshooting skills are a must, particularly of mechanical systems.
Failure analysis experience is desired.
Electrical and controls knowledge a plus.
Must develop a workable knowledge of combustion principles and the operations of all utilities equipment.
Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Ability to create spreadsheets and read P&ID drawings.
Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Savvy, Written Communications,
Actions Oriented, Results
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS/ SCOPE:
Reports to the Utilities Manager.Direct reports: Utilities Leads and Utilities OperatorsInteracts with site management, staff, corporate, and other departments on site frequently.Accountable for outside contractors, vendors, and equipment manufacturers as they pertain to Utilities Department and the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
30% percent of work performed in the plant and 70% in an office environment.
Exposure to heat, dirt, oil, grease, chemicals/chemical fumes, and noise. Injuries could result from spills or leaks or corrosive, flammable, and toxic material, all which are normally handled in the plant. Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as assigned.Must be able to go up and down several flights of steps and ladders on occasion. Must be able to kneel and stoop for extended periods of time.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Provides leadership and direct supervision to the Utilities Operators, which includes updating and maintaining payroll, personnel records, and employee performance appraisals.Responsible for coordinating contractor work on site as it pertains to Utilities and the Waste Water Treatment Plant.Supervises operation, inspection and maintenance of all utility and waste water treatment equipment to certify efficient operation.Reviews and manages work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), master process, etc., as they pertain to utilities and the waste water treatment plant.Ensures compliance with all applicable city/state/federal codes, laws, regulations, etc.Ensures maintenance planning for utilities and waste water treatment during planned shut-down events.Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship by effectively communicating site/company safety, quality, and environmental policies/ programs.Responsible for purchasing raw materials and operating supplies necessary to ensure continuous operation of all site utilities, including the waste water treatment plant.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodations Maintains utilities in a good state of repair as required by the State of North Carolina Bureau of Boiler Inspections, Corporation Safety Rules and Regulations, and all regulatory requirements.Responsible for writing change controls for any operation or equipment change related to utilities or the Waste Water Treatment Plant.Ensures technical documentation on all equipment is kept up to date, include drawings, BOM, P&IDs, and spare parts lists for Utilities and the Waste Water Treatment Plant.Oversees operation and maintenance of the Site Fire Suppression system.Monitors plant hydrogen usage and serve as a liaison with Air Products.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years plant engineering or manufacturing experience.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
Other Skills:
Competencies:
Must have strong leadership skills.
Troubleshooting skills are a must, particularly of mechanical systems.
Failure analysis experience is desired.
Electrical and controls knowledge a plus.
Must develop a workable knowledge of combustion principles and the operations of all utilities equipment.
Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Ability to create spreadsheets and read P&ID drawings.
Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Savvy, Written Communications,
Actions Oriented, Results
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS/ SCOPE:
Reports to the Utilities Manager.Direct reports: Utilities Leads and Utilities OperatorsInteracts with site management, staff, corporate, and other departments on site frequently.Accountable for outside contractors, vendors, and equipment manufacturers as they pertain to Utilities Department and the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
30% percent of work performed in the plant and 70% in an office environment.
Exposure to heat, dirt, oil, grease, chemicals/chemical fumes, and noise. Injuries could result from spills or leaks or corrosive, flammable, and toxic material, all which are normally handled in the plant. Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as assigned.Must be able to go up and down several flights of steps and ladders on occasion. Must be able to kneel and stoop for extended periods of time.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
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Utilities Supervisor job description example 2
Nestlé utilities supervisor job description
The Utilities Supervisor is accountable for maintenance, equipment repair, regulatory requirements, safety and sanitation requirements. This position will lead projects involving installation, modification, or renovation of past building and equipment, while collaborating with corporate engineers, suppliers, contractors, and plant partners to ensure customer needs are met. The Utilities Supervisor will lead efforts to upgrade the facility for efficiency, safety and reliability, labor costs, hiring, scheduling, and development of maintenance partners in team-oriented environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Supervises more than 10 skilled trade employees within the maintenance department, assess work prioritization and adjust work based upon machine and production standards using technical skill and knowledge to ensure peak performance and standards
•Make decisions in cooperation with production management for scheduling purposes and work prioritization
•Ensure follow up on necessary work orders and completion of tasks
•Use knowledge and expertise in the area to appropriately direct as well as troubleshoot appropriate machinery and processes
•Participates in setting technical direction for utility and facilities design adherence while adhering to Nestle Standards
•Provides utility and facilities design support for plant expansions, equipment installations, and changes or modifications to existing systems
•Maintains and updates the database of electronic and hard copy documents that supports utilities and infrastructure
•Coordinates, in a timely manner, the obtaining and submitting of utilities and infrastructure equipment preventive maintenance routines and spare parts to maintenance to ensure documentation and parts arrive for commissioning and startup
•Acts as the utility and infrastructure resource for the construction team on specification and drawing clarification
•Provide technical training and validation support to sanitation, quality, operation, maintenance, and utility team members for incoming utilities and facilities systems in new and existing factory operations to meet safety and quality objectives
•Provides leadership and technical support to the plant energy team
•Aggressively manages energy usage; develops and implements Energy Conservation programs and projects; reports Energy results, budgets, etc
•Maintains P&ID drawings database for all utility processes and systems and the process for updating with new installations and changes/modifications
•Provides project management and technical engineering support for factory operations and minor projects involving modification and/or installation of new systems. Administer design, preparation of cost and timing schedules, installation, qualification and commissioning before turnover to Production
•Serves as a technical resource for the plant ERT in areas of Utilities, Hazardous Materials, Fire Protection and Life Safety
REQUIREMENTS
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering / or related degree / experience
5+ years Work experience in utility and facility engineering or closely related field
2 years experience in supervision of skilled trades
203997
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Supervises more than 10 skilled trade employees within the maintenance department, assess work prioritization and adjust work based upon machine and production standards using technical skill and knowledge to ensure peak performance and standards
•Make decisions in cooperation with production management for scheduling purposes and work prioritization
•Ensure follow up on necessary work orders and completion of tasks
•Use knowledge and expertise in the area to appropriately direct as well as troubleshoot appropriate machinery and processes
•Participates in setting technical direction for utility and facilities design adherence while adhering to Nestle Standards
•Provides utility and facilities design support for plant expansions, equipment installations, and changes or modifications to existing systems
•Maintains and updates the database of electronic and hard copy documents that supports utilities and infrastructure
•Coordinates, in a timely manner, the obtaining and submitting of utilities and infrastructure equipment preventive maintenance routines and spare parts to maintenance to ensure documentation and parts arrive for commissioning and startup
•Acts as the utility and infrastructure resource for the construction team on specification and drawing clarification
•Provide technical training and validation support to sanitation, quality, operation, maintenance, and utility team members for incoming utilities and facilities systems in new and existing factory operations to meet safety and quality objectives
•Provides leadership and technical support to the plant energy team
•Aggressively manages energy usage; develops and implements Energy Conservation programs and projects; reports Energy results, budgets, etc
•Maintains P&ID drawings database for all utility processes and systems and the process for updating with new installations and changes/modifications
•Provides project management and technical engineering support for factory operations and minor projects involving modification and/or installation of new systems. Administer design, preparation of cost and timing schedules, installation, qualification and commissioning before turnover to Production
•Serves as a technical resource for the plant ERT in areas of Utilities, Hazardous Materials, Fire Protection and Life Safety
REQUIREMENTS
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering / or related degree / experience
5+ years Work experience in utility and facility engineering or closely related field
2 years experience in supervision of skilled trades
203997
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Utilities Supervisor job description example 3
Mentor utilities supervisor job description
+ Unlimited Steam Engineer License is PREFERRED*
+ Operate the critical and non-critical utility equipment to assure their continuous operation on a 24/7 schedule basis.
+ Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to utility equipment.
+ Operate chillers, boilers, compressor, fire pumps, emergency generators, and their auxiliary equipment
+ Perform repairs in the utility areas as needed.
+ Monitor Water Room equipment such as DI, carbon filters, still, clean steam generators, R.O., U.V lights, and C.D.I. units.
+ Monitor critical equipment such as freezers, incubators, controllable rooms, and fire alarm systems.
+ Perform boilers, cooling systems, and potable water analysis.
+ Operate and monitor Waste Treatment plant (where applicable)
+ Perform preventive maintenance to utility equipment.
+ Perform routine inspections of all facilities/utility equipment per shift in compliance with current company procedures.
+ During overlapping shift hours and perform the turnover information and will visit all the utility equipment.
+ Document all events in the equipment logbooks, equipment checklist, and operations logbook to be in compliance with all GMP regulations.
+ Notify immediately to Shift Supervisor of any critical situation that may affect the plant operations and then to the Utilities Mechanic personnel.
+ Strictly follow the company's safety and cGMP policies and procedures.
+ Thorough knowledge of pumps, boilers, air conditioning units, emergency generators, air compressors, etc.
+ Train lower-level Utilities Technicians.
+ Able to work extra hours, at night or on weekends, and irregular shifts.
+ Able to respond to emergency calls.
+ Able to support other departments or projects according to business needs.
+ Any other duties as required by the supervisor to support normal operations at the department.
Mentor Technical Group es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética, origen nacional, estado de veterano protegido, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro grupo protegido por ley.
Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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+ Operate the critical and non-critical utility equipment to assure their continuous operation on a 24/7 schedule basis.
+ Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to utility equipment.
+ Operate chillers, boilers, compressor, fire pumps, emergency generators, and their auxiliary equipment
+ Perform repairs in the utility areas as needed.
+ Monitor Water Room equipment such as DI, carbon filters, still, clean steam generators, R.O., U.V lights, and C.D.I. units.
+ Monitor critical equipment such as freezers, incubators, controllable rooms, and fire alarm systems.
+ Perform boilers, cooling systems, and potable water analysis.
+ Operate and monitor Waste Treatment plant (where applicable)
+ Perform preventive maintenance to utility equipment.
+ Perform routine inspections of all facilities/utility equipment per shift in compliance with current company procedures.
+ During overlapping shift hours and perform the turnover information and will visit all the utility equipment.
+ Document all events in the equipment logbooks, equipment checklist, and operations logbook to be in compliance with all GMP regulations.
+ Notify immediately to Shift Supervisor of any critical situation that may affect the plant operations and then to the Utilities Mechanic personnel.
+ Strictly follow the company's safety and cGMP policies and procedures.
+ Thorough knowledge of pumps, boilers, air conditioning units, emergency generators, air compressors, etc.
+ Train lower-level Utilities Technicians.
+ Able to work extra hours, at night or on weekends, and irregular shifts.
+ Able to respond to emergency calls.
+ Able to support other departments or projects according to business needs.
+ Any other duties as required by the supervisor to support normal operations at the department.
Mentor Technical Group es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética, origen nacional, estado de veterano protegido, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro grupo protegido por ley.
Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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