Utility Improvemet & Sustainability Assistant Manager

We're looking for someone who combines strong utility operational expertise with a passion for sustainability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in steam and power generation environments, can identify operational efficiencies, lead improvement projects, and drive measurable reductions in utility costs and carbon emissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in utility operations within chemical, oleochemical, refinery, palm oil, energy, or process manufacturing industries.

• Strong knowledge of industrial utility systems, particularly:

- Steam generation & boiler systems

- Turbine and power generation systems

- Water treatment & wastewater systems

- Thermal oil heater systems

- Compressed air systems

- Natural gas distribution systems

• Experience in utility performance monitoring, energy management, and cost optimization.

• Strong understanding of process safety and utility-related regulations.

• Experience leading utility improvement or energy efficiency projects.

• Knowledge of carbon reduction initiatives, greenhouse gas reporting, and sustainability programs.

Highly Preferred

• Direct experience managing steam generation plants, boilers, turbines, and captive power generation systems.

• Experience in cogeneration/combined heat and power (CHP) operations.

• Experience delivering energy-saving or decarbonization projects.

• Familiarity with CMMS, DCS, and SCADA systems.

• Exposure to ISO 14001, ISO 50001, or Responsible Care programs

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize utility operations to ensure reliable supply of steam, power, water, compressed air, thermal oil, and natural gas for plant operations.

• Develop and implement utility operation strategies to improve reliability, efficiency, and performance.

• Lead utility improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational excellence.

• Monitor and evaluate utility performance, energy consumption, and production costs to identify improvement opportunities.

• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for utility equipment and facilities.

• Manage utility-related CAPEX projects, including proposal development, budgeting, execution, and post-project evaluation.

• Coordinate with production teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted utility distribution and support plant requirements.

• Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy conservation, decarbonization, emissions reduction, and renewable energy projects.

• Conduct technical and financial feasibility studies for utility optimization and sustainability improvement projects.

• Develop and implement carbon reduction strategies aligned with company sustainability objectives.

• Monitor and report Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

• Support environmental compliance related to emissions, wastewater, hazardous waste management, and other utility-related regulations.

• Ensure all utility activities comply with quality, food safety, feed safety, environmental, occupational health, and safety standards.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety performance, and operational discipline within utility facilities.

• Lead continuous improvement programs to enhance utility system resilience, operational reliability, and long-term sustainability.