Head of Sustainable Infrastructure (Facilities / Utilities)

In this role, you will be the Head of Sustainable Infrastructure department by organizing projects and supervising the work of technicians. Support the environmental, health and safety topics and documentation, implementation, and supervision of facilities projects. Monitor department to ensure all rules and safety policies are followed.

Focused on delivering efficient, clean and innovative ways to generate & supply energy media. Work in a variety of roles including Managing energy generation and consumption, designing and testing processes/machinery, developing ways of improving existing processes, and converting, transmitting and supplying Steam, Compressed air, Electricity & Water to meet the company's needs for energy media.

Core Responsibilities

• Organization of maintenance for the energy machines and systems and for the buildings in the plant.
• Responsible for utility equipment selection and purchasing, installation, utility distribution system and hook up process equipment.
• Ensure cost effective and qualitative production concerning systems engineering and machines.
• Responsible for generating yearly energy budget and its adherence.
• Responsible for all utility machinery, energy net and buildings in the plant. Ensure the execution of safety measures.
• Interpret production energy requirements and communicate with management on line arrangements.
• Define the requirements and schedules for improvements.
• Project management of activities in the facility and utility departments.
• Supervise contract repair and maintenance. Including budget tracking, control and reporting.
• Supervise battery charging systems and personnel.  Including budget tracking, control and reporting
• Maintain all building systems and components.
• Supervise grounds maintenance including mowing, trash removal, and general landscaping.
• Maintain roads and parking lots
• Coordinate fire suppression system inspection and maintenance with EHS and Security service.
• Ability to read blue prints/drawings
• Supervise HVAC maintenance crew.
• Maintain Utility equipment PM programs.
• Coordinate replacement of high maintenance cost equipment.
• Manage Energy management systems.
• Raise awareness, ensure regular ESH training and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Support the Continental Business System (CBS) structure by participating in the applicable CBT meeting, reviewing and managing his/her/team performance, conducting simple problem-solving using action sheets, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, participating in the CBT reviews, and taking ownership for presented parts of the team boards
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree –Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Energy supply)
• 7+ years experience Facilities Management with steam boilers, compressors, chillers and electrical substations
• ISO and TS knowledge
• This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Continental is able to offer visa support and relocation for internal candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tire manufacturing knowledge preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Sumter location is seeking a Sustainable Infrastructure Manager to join our  team. 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?