Utilities Superintendent

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Utilities Superintendent to oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all utilities, facilities, and grounds for our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Middletown DE. This role is responsible for ensuring all utilities equipment, automation & controls, and facilities are operated efficiently, safely, and maintained in compliance with Good Engineering Practices. The ideal candidate will lead a team of multi-skilled operators and maintenance technicians, manage vendor service contracts, and implement preventive / predictive maintenance programs, while working closely with cross-functional teams to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Arrange and support routine maintenance activities on all utilities equipment including but not limited to Hurst Boilers, York Chillers, Marley Cooling Towers, Kaeser Air Compressors, BWT PW System, Durr RTO, and Caterpillar Emergency Diesel Generators,
• Develop and implement the Preventive Maintenance programs on all utilities equipment and systems
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Predictive Maintenance program including electrical system thermography, rotating equipment vibration analysis, and oil sampling
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all utilities equipment and systems
• Ensure all direct reports and contractors work safely and in strict accordance with all WuXi EHS directives, policies and procedures
• Propose new technology, new materials and new equipment to enhance existing utilities maintenance level
• Effectively manage on hand quantities of all necessary spare parts to ensure reliable equipment and systems operation
• Responsible for the development of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and emergency response policies / procedures for utility maintenance operations.
• Organize ongoing training programs for the Utilities Team
• Ensure the optimization of the performance and efficiency of all utilities equipment and systems
• Manage the overall site Energy Efficiency programs including various utility supply contracts for natural gas and electricity with local regulating agencies
• Act as official liaison to the Town of Middletown for all utility related issues - electricity supply, effluent water treatment, etc.
• Act as official liaison to the state regulatory agency DNREC and manage all aspects of the Title V air emissions permitting program for boiler Nox emissions and operation of Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer RTO
• Manage all facilities and grounds contracts including but not limited to lawn care & snow removal, janitorial services, garbage disposal and recycling, uniforms, gas cylinders, universal waste disposal, etc.
• Implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) or other similar reliability based protocols on all equipment failures

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Team Leadership & Training

Continuous Improvement & Cost Management

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