Utilities Team Leader

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of the Utilities Team Leader is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all utility systems supporting brewery production. This includes steam generation, refrigeration, compressed air, water treatment, wastewater treatment, power distribution, CO₂ systems, and other auxiliary services required for brewing, packaging, and facility operations. The role ensures utilities are available at the required quality, quantity, and cost while driving continuous improvement in energy, water, and environmental performance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Utility Operations Management

• Lead and coordinate the operation of all brewery utility plants and equipment.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of steam, chilled water, compressed air, electricity, treated water, and CO₂.
• Monitor utility performance and take corrective actions to prevent downtime.
• Develop and implement operating procedures and work instructions.

Team Leadership

• Supervise utilities operators, technicians, and contractors.
• Plan shifts, allocate tasks, and monitor team performance.
• Coach and develop team members through training and mentoring.
• Conduct performance reviews and competency assessments.

Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure utility equipment reliability and availability.
• Participate in shutdown planning and execution.
• Work closely with maintenance planners and production teams.

Energy and Water Efficiency

• Monitor consumption of electricity, fuel, water, compressed air, and refrigeration energy.
• Identify and implement energy-saving and water conservation initiatives.
• Track utility Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as kWh/hl beer produced Water-to-beer ratio Steam consumption Compressed air efficiency CO₂ recovery efficiency
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce operating costs.

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

• Ensure compliance with brewery safety standards and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure environmental compliance related to emissions, wastewater, and energy use.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the utilities team.

Water and Wastewater Management

• Oversee raw water treatment and process water quality.
• Manage wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with discharge limits and environmental permits.
• Monitor chemical dosing and treatment processes.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Analyze utility plant performance data and trends.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Manage utility budgets and control operational costs.
• Recommend capital improvements and equipment upgrades.

Continuous Improvement

• Apply Lean, VPO (Voyager Plant Optimization), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for utility failures and inefficiencies.
• Support brewery sustainability and decarbonization initiatives.
• Drive digitalization and automation opportunities within utility operations.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

Technical Skills

• Utility plant operation and maintenance
• Energy management
• Water and wastewater treatment
• PLC and automation systems
• Reliability engineering
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Leadership Skills

• Team management and development
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Planning and organizing
• Communication and stakeholder management

Personal Attributes

• Safety-conscious
• Results-oriented
• Analytical mindset
• Continuous improvement focus
• Strong attention to detail

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5-10 years of engineering or utilities experience in a brewery, beverage, food processing, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating: Boilers and steam systems, Refrigeration plants (ammonia or glycol systems), Air compressors, Water treatment plants, Wastewater treatment plants, and Electrical distribution systems.

Additional Information:

• Band: VIII

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.