Associate Director, Critical Utilities

We are looking for an Associate Director, Critical Utilities to be responsible for maintaining the daily operation and material condition of infrastructure used to deliver power, chilled water, and natural gas to each campus or building in Regeneron’s North America portfolio. The position requires the ability and working knowledge to articulate design of utility systems and operation of critical systems. This role will collaborate with Engineering, Design & Construction as an advocate of designing for reliability, maintainability and operability. Additionally, this role will coordinate with third party operators to ensure efficient, sustainable, resilient plant practices. Direct reporting structure is a complex structure. (i.e. Direct reports may manage personnel and/or contract employees.)

This role is based onsite at our Global HQ in Tarrytown NY, it is not open to remote work

A typical day might include:

• Provides engineering support required for specific assigned utility infrastructure(s), systems and equipment
• Develop user requirements for new & existing equipment and/or in response to planned modifications to systems from concept installation
• Troubleshoot campus electrical and chilled water infrastructure issues
• Provides technical support for equipment ensuring continued compliance to regulatory, company and site policy/procedure.
• Develop strategies to reduce equipment downtime and increase plant efficiency
• Identify and implement new capital projects and performs project management for non-capital modification projects
• Responsible for communication and relationships with local utilities and third-party contractors
• Validates existing plant operating practices and creates labor contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted plant operation
• Determines preventative and corrective maintenance requirements of plant and emergency generation equipment
• Audits and optimizes campus hydronic balancing annually

During Construction:

• Supports project engineers with developing scope and justification
• Provides design consultation
• Assists in the preparation of equipment and load specifications to meet site requirements
• Participates in factory acceptance tests for utility equipment
• Establishes spare part requirements
• Assists in the generation of PM activities and schedules
• Reviews as-built drawings
• Supports commissioning and validation activities for specified equipment
• Performs project acceptance reviews prior to turnover and onboard projects upon satisfactory completion of project acceptance process
• Coordinates warranty issues with appropriate partners
• Uphold department customer service standards

This role might be for you if you have:

• A minimum of a bachelors' degree, preferably in an engineering/technical subject area
• 10+ years of relevant experience managing critical utilities for a large campus
• Availability 24/7 for assistance and emergency response

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

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, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions.  For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

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