Utilities Team Leader

The key purpose of the Utilities Team Leader is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all utility systems supporting brewery production.

This includes steam generation, refrigeration, compressed air, water treatment, wastewater treatment, power distribution, CO₂ systems, and other auxiliary services required for brewing, packaging, and facility operations.

The role ensures utilities are available at the required quality, quantity, and cost while driving continuous improvement in energy, water, and environmental performance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Utility Operations Management:

Lead and coordinate the operation of all brewery utility plants and equipment.

Ensure uninterrupted supply of steam, chilled water, compressed air, electricity, treated water, and CO₂.

Monitor utility performance and take corrective actions to prevent downtime.

Develop and implement operating procedures and work instructions.

Team Leadership:

Supervise utilities operators, technicians, and contractors.

Plan shifts, allocate tasks, and monitor team performance.

Coach and develop team members through training and mentoring.

Conduct performance reviews and competency assessments.

Maintenance Coordination:

Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

Ensure utility equipment reliability and availability.

Participate in shutdown planning and execution.

Work closely with maintenance planners and production teams.

Energy and Water Efficiency:

Monitor consumption of electricity, fuel, water, compressed air, and refrigeration energy.

Identify and implement energy-saving and water conservation initiatives.

Track utility Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as kWh/hl beer produced Water-to-beer ratio Steam consumption Compressed air efficiency CO₂ recovery efficiency

Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce operating costs.

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE):

Ensure compliance with brewery safety standards and regulations.

Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.

Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Ensure environmental compliance related to emissions, wastewater, and energy use.

Promote a strong safety culture within the utilities team.

Water and Wastewater Management:

Oversee raw water treatment and process water quality.

Manage wastewater treatment plant operations.

Ensure compliance with discharge limits and environmental permits.

Monitor chemical dosing and treatment processes.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

Analyze utility plant performance data and trends.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.

Manage utility budgets and control operational costs.

Recommend capital improvements and equipment upgrades.

Continuous Improvement:

Apply Lean, VPO (Voyager Plant Optimization), and continuous improvement methodologies.

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for utility failures and inefficiencies.

Support brewery sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.

Drive digitalization and automation opportunities within utility operations.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

Technical Skills:

Utility plant operation and maintenance

Energy management

Water and wastewater treatment

PLC and automation systems

Reliability engineering

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Leadership Skills:

Team management and development

Problem-solving and decision-making

Planning and organizing

Communication and stakeholder management

Personal Attributes:

Safety-conscious

Results-oriented

Analytical mindset

Continuous improvement focus

Strong attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.

5-10 years of engineering or utilities experience in a brewery, beverage, food processing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.

Experience operating: Boilers and steam systems, Refrigeration plants (ammonia or glycol systems), Air compressors, Water treatment plants, Wastewater treatment plants, and Electrical distribution systems.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to International Breweries on wd1.myworkdaysite.com to apply

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