Utilities and Facilities Manager / Engineer

BARRY CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Utilities and Facilities Manager to ensure compliance and optimize costs across utilities including water and electricity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in utilities management, a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and strong leadership skills to manage a large team effectively. This role emphasizes energy efficiency and the implementation of preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing utilities and facilities in manufacturing, preferably food industry.
• Strong knowledge of performance-based contracting, utility optimization, and cost-saving strategies.
• Proven experience with preventive maintenance for utilities and facilities.
• Strong knowledge of performance-based contracting and utility optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all utilities and facilities.
• Oversee performance-based contracts for services to ensure compliance.
• Implement initiatives for reliability and energy efficiency.
• Conduct audits and inspections for optimal performance.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

HVAC

Reliability

Energy Efficiency

Waste Management

GMP

HACCP

Manufacturing

Verbal Skills

Audits

Compressed Air

Manufacturing

Verbal Skills

Water

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

About the role

• The Utilities and Facilities Manager ensures the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of all utilities and facilities within the plant. This includes managing utilities such as water, electricity, HVAC, compressed air, and waste management, along with facilities services like building maintenance, cleaning, site security, and other essential services. The role focuses on performance-based contracts, cost optimization, and ensuring alignment with regulatory and company standards.

Key responsibilities include

• Manage and maintain all utilities (water, electricity, HVAC, compressed air) and facilities (building maintenance, cleaning, security).
• Oversee performance-based contracts for utilities and facilities services to ensure cost-effective and compliant operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all utilities and facilities, including environmental, safety, and quality standards.
• Implement initiatives to improve reliability and energy efficiency, aggressive cost-saving targets.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure the optimal performance of utilities and facilities.
• Collaborate with the Asset Manager to align utilities and facilities operations with production needs.
• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program for utilities and facilities according to global policies.
• Implementing Global Standards and overseeing BCOS work processes, particularly within utilities as a dedicated cell.
• Support projects related to the expansion, upgrading, or modification of utilities and facilities infrastructure.

About you

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing utilities and facilities in manufacturing (preferably food industry).
• Strong knowledge of performance-based contracting, utility optimization, and cost-saving strategies.
• 5+ years’ experience leading and managing large teams.
• Has led maintenance and engineering departments.
• Technically astute and understands various types of equipment, systems, and facilities.
• Understands all aspects of product manufacturing and operational protocols (e.g. GMP, HACCP, etc.).
• Proven experience with preventive maintenance for utilities and facilities.
• Proficient in CMMS for tracking and managing maintenance activities.
• Fluent in local language and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in managing large-scale utilities and facilities projects.
• Focus on energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ability to manage contractors and internal service providers to maintain high standards.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills both upward and downward.
• Works well under pressure, enabling his / her team to thrive under all circumstances.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable with managing positive change.
• Self-starter and results-driven mindset.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Cell
• Preventive Maintenance
• Water
• Works Well Under Pressure
• GMP
• HVAC
• Food Industry
• Reliability
• Energy Efficiency
• Waste Management
• Verbal Skills
• Audits
• HACCP
• Manufacturing
• Compressed Air
• Facilities Management