Description:
Purpose of the RoleOversee the operation and maintenance of utility systems, with a specialized focus on large boiler, water and steam generation systems, within our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
The Utility Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of utility systems to support pharmaceutical production processes.
Oversees the operation and maintenance of buildings and their services.
Their duties include budgeting, sourcing contractors and suppliers and performing strategic planning.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years previous experience in Facilities Management
Government Certificate of Competency or working towards GCC
Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or similar
Computer literacy: MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word & Power Point)
Experience in Site Facilities and utilities, Service Contract Management & Security Management
Proven experience in budgeting and cost management
Knowledge of Health and Safety Act
Duties
Directly oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of utility systems, including but not limited to boilers, chillers, steam generation systems, HVAC systems, compressed air systems, notifier systems, purified water systems, and wastewater treatment systems
Responsible for planning, designing and implementing maintenance programs to optimize the availability and productivity of manufacturing facilities and equipment
Manages a team of individual contributors and multi craft Maintenance Technicians and is accountable for conducting effective performance management
Develops tactical and operational plans for the Maintenance team and supports organizational objectives and business goals by optimizing the productivity and reliability of manufacturing facilities and equipment
Allocates resources to meet objectives and goals and monitors project plans to ensure on-time production schedules
Ensures compliance of engineering repair projects with health and safety regulations
Responsible for managing operational aspects of their team (e.g., workflow, performance, and compliance), as well as ensuring achievement of team goals within established timelines and budgets
Supports and/or leads root cause analysis and implementation of robust solutions to downtime issues related to utilities and facility
Maintains a consistent workflow and productivity of the team, and proactively identifies and resolves operational issues and concerns
Coaches less experienced staff, recommending plans for continual improvement, and consistently evaluates individual and team performance against operational goals
Creates and maintains a training program to ensure the team is up to date with the Utilities technology and industry trends
Develops operating proced
01 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za