Utility Leader

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Utility Leader will lead utility operations to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient supply of plant utilities, including boiler, water treatment, wastewater treatment, compressed air and electrical distribution systems. In this role, you will coordinate utility resources, monitor operational performance, ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support manufacturing operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead daily operation of utility systems including power, WTP, boiler, WWTP, compressed air and N2 to ensure safe, reliable and efficient utility supply to the plant.
• Monitor utility performance and operating conditions, identifying and resolving operational issues to maintain target performance.
• Coordinate utility start-up, shutdown and abnormal operating conditions in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Company and applicable regulatory requirements by leading safe work practices, permit-to-work coordination, UC/UA management, environmental and utility compliance activities, and maintaining audit readiness across utility operations.
• Review utility consumption and operational data to support efficiency, sustainability and cost improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate utility contractors and external service providers to ensure safe and effective execution of utility-related activities.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, FSQR and other stakeholders to support manufacturing requirements.
• Lead and develop utility operators and technicians through work prioritization, coaching and performance management.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports and documentation to support compliance and business requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Candidates with a Diploma (D3) and relevant utility operations experience, including demonstrated leadership capability, may also be considered.
• Have 5 years of experience in utility operations, including team leadership responsibilities, within manufacturing or continuous process industries.
• Working knowledge of utility systems (Boiler, WTP, WWTP, Electrical Distribution, and Compressed Air).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and KPI monitoring capabilities.
• Knowledge of HSE, Food Safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Other qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading Continuous Improvement (CI), Operational Excellence, or efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing utility performance, energy consumption, cost optimization, and loss prevention programs.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Advanced Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with SAP PM, CMMS, or equivalent systems.
• Relevant certifications such as Boiler Operator, AK3 Umum, Electrical Competency, or equivalent.
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and team development skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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