Utilities Operations Lead

You will lead and inspire a team to ensure reliable and efficient utilities operations at our Singapore site.

This role works closely with engineers, technicians, and production colleagues to maintain equipment performance and meet high standards for quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians to maintain and improve utilities systems supporting production needs.
• Develop and implement maintenance and reliability programs to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Oversee utilities system qualification activities ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Manage contractors and vendor relationships to support maintenance and project execution.
• Use data analysis and root cause investigations to drive continuous improvement in utilities maintenance and operation performance.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, safety, and collaboration within the team.

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline).
• At least 8 years of experience in utilities management, maintenance, or reliability within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and validation processes.
• Strong leadership experience managing technical teams and contractors.
• Strong reliability mindset with industry experience using root cause analysis and problem-solving tools (DMAIC) to investigate failures.

Preferred Qualification

• Advanced engineering degree or relevant professional certification.
• Experience with predictive maintenance, risk-based inspection, or condition monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with digital maintenance tools and data analytics.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• A passion for driving sustainability and innovation in utilities management.