Director of Utilities and Energy Systems

The Director of Utilities and Energy Systems is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and optimization of utility systems including steam generation, power distribution, water treatment, air systems, fuel gas, and other critical energy infrastructure. This role focuses on ensuring operational efficiency, reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability of utility systems supporting core operations.

📌 Key Responsibilities:

1. Utilities System Oversight

• Direct the operation and maintenance of boiler systems, steam networks, compressed air systems, chillers, cooling towers, electrical distribution, and fuel management systems.

• Ensure the reliable supply of all utility services to process plants and ancillary facilities.

2. Energy Efficiency & Optimization

• Develop and execute strategies to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and lower environmental impact.

• Implement real-time monitoring tools, predictive analytics, and performance metrics for energy consumption.

3. Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure all utility systems operate in compliance with local, national, and international regulations (e.g., emissions, boiler codes, energy reporting).

• Manage compliance for steam/boiler systems under ASME, API, and local authority regulations.

4. Infrastructure Planning & Capital Projects

• Lead the development of capital projects related to energy and utilities, including boiler upgrades, waste heat recovery, cogeneration, and fuel conversion projects.

• Collaborate with engineering and project teams for system expansions, retrofits, and lifecycle asset planning.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a team of engineers, operators, and technicians responsible for utility operations.

• Establish and maintain training programs, SOPs, and emergency response plans.

6. Budget & Strategic Planning

• Manage utility operations budgets, including fuel procurement, maintenance, and capital spending.

• Align utility strategies with broader plant operational goals, sustainability targets, and business continuity objectives.

7. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the key point of contact for energy supply contracts, government agencies, sustainability teams, and third-party auditors.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings for site-wide operations planning and shutdown coordination.

🔍 Key Focus Areas:

• Operational continuity and reliability of all utility services

• Steam and energy system optimization

• Regulatory compliance (boiler codes, environmental limits)

• Energy cost control and carbon footprint reduction

• Engineering leadership and lifecycle planning

🎓 Qualifications:

• Education:
  B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or Chemical Engineering
  (M.E./MBA is an advantage)

• Experience:

  • 15–20+ years in utility systems or energy infrastructure within large-scale process industries

  • Proven leadership of utility operations, steam plants, or combined heat & power (CHP) systems

  • Experience with reliability programs, energy audits, and utility project execution

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • Boiler Operation Engineer License or Chief Engineer License (as per jurisdiction)

  • Energy Manager Certification (CEM, BEE, ISO 50001)

  • API / ASME familiarity (esp. for pressure systems)

• Skills:

  • Deep knowledge of energy systems design, operation, and troubleshooting

  • Strategic and financial planning for utility operations

  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination abilities

  • Familiarity with energy management software, SCADA, and control systems