Director Critical Utilities

BioSpace; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 183,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking a Director of Critical Utilities and Facility Management to lead the Central Utility Plant and MEP operations on-site in Tarrytown, NY. You will safeguard electricity, chilled water, steam, and emergency power systems, ensuring 24/7 reliability for research and operations.

In this role, you will shape long-term strategies, oversee teams including internal staff and outsourced providers, and collaborate with Engineering, EH&S, Quality, and other groups to drive performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power, Marine, or Energy Engineering, or 15 years of equivalent experience.
• 10+ years leading central utility or power-plant operations within a hybrid facilities model.
• Proficiency with BAS platforms such as Metasys, EcoStruxure, or Desigo.
• Strong contract-management and vendor-governance skills.
• Valid NYS driver license for up to 25% travel.
• Turning maintenance data into actionable reliability improvements.
• Holding rigorous safety and regulatory standards in high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term operational strategies for Critical Utilities and Facilities Maintenance programs.
• Lead organizational development, including team structure, workforce planning, and operating model optimization.
• Establish and improve maintenance, reliability, and capital planning programs for system performance and compliance.
• Provide executive oversight of Central Utility Plant and Powerhouse operations with leadership to ensure uninterrupted utility delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure initiatives and campus growth.
• Drive governance, performance management, and strategic vendor oversight including budgeting and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

BAS expertise

Vendor governance

Contract governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Navy Nuclear Power School

15 years equivalent experience

Tools

Metasys

EcoStruxure

Desigo

Job description

Build Our Future Together

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Director of Critical Utilities and Facility Management to join our Facilities and Engineering team, supporting our campus Central Utility Plant and MEP operations in an on-site work model. In this role, you will safeguard the reliability, safety, and compliance of our electricity, chilled water, steam, and emergency power systems, ensuring uninterrupted service for 24/7 research and operational needs while collaborating with Engineering, EH&S, and Business Resilience teams.

When & Where

Location: Tarrytown, NY

Work model/flexibility: Onsite

Discover Your Role

• Develop and implement long-term operational strategies for Critical Utilities and Facilities Maintenance programs across a complex pharmaceutical/biotech campus.
• Lead organizational development efforts, including team structure design, workforce planning, and operational model optimization across internal staff and outsourced providers.
• Establish and continuously improve maintenance, reliability, and capital planning programs to strengthen system performance, resiliency, and compliance.
• Provide executive oversight of Central Utility Plant and Powerhouse operations, partnering with operational leadership to ensure safe, uninterrupted utility delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, R&D Operations, EH&S, Quality, Procurement, and Capital Projects teams to support infrastructure initiatives and campus growth.
• Drive governance, performance management, and strategic vendor oversight, including metrics development, operational reviews, budget planning, and risk mitigation.

This Role Requires

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power, Marine, or Energy Engineering, or 15 years of equivalent experience (Navy Nuclear Power School plus 10 years accepted).
• 10+ years leading central utility or power-plant operations (chilled water, steam, emergency power) within a hybrid facility management model, plus strong contract-management and vendor-governance skills.
• Proficiency with building automation system (BAS) platforms, such as Metasys, EcoStruxure, or Desigo.
• Proven team-leadership abilities across internal staff and outsourced providers.
• A valid NYS driver's license to support up to 25% travel.
• Turning maintenance data into actionable reliability improvements.
• Holding rigorous safety and regulatory standards in high-risk environments.
• Communicating clearly with researchers, engineers, and executives, and being flexible with travel.
• Motivating and coordinating a mixed team of internal technicians, union trades, and third-party providers.
• Balancing hands-on problem solving with strategic planning, budgeting, and long-range asset management.
• Keeping utility plants, chillers, boilers, and generators running with zero unplanned downtime.

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed onsite.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$183,100.00 - $305,200.00