Onsite Director, Critical Utilities & Facilities

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

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