Utility & Infrastructure Engineer / Staff / Utility & Infrastructure Group, Yamagata Plant (Higashine, Japan, Yamagata)
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Mission
To ensure the reliable, efficient, and continuous supply of all plant utilities, which are essential to production and operational continuity.
Accountability
1. Reliable Utility Supply, EHS & Quality
Ensure the continuous, stable, and reliable supply of all critical and black utilities while fully integrating Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality standards into utility operations, minimizing risks to people, product quality and environment.
Drive plant operational continuity by maximizing uptime and ensuring utility systems consistently meet production demand.
2. Energy Efficiency & Cost Optimization
Lead energy management strategy and implement initiatives to optimize energy consumption and reduce operational costs, aligned with Carbon Emission reduction policies.
3. Maintenance, Reliability & Service Partner Management for Utilities and Infrastructure.
Ensure maintenance, calibration and reliability practices are fully aligned with utility system criticality, while effectively managing service contracts and outsourced partners to guarantee high-quality, safe, and reliable execution of utility and infrastructure activities.
4. Compliance, Quality & Project Execution
Ensure full compliance, audit readiness, and quality standards for utilities and infrastructure, while supporting strategic projects and site expansion.
Minimum Education/Degree Requirements
Degree/Education: High school diploma, technical college diploma, or higher in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Focus:Engineering (in general), Science, Chemistry, Pharmacist
Required Capabilities (Skills, Experience, Competencies)
Language Skills
- English: Daily conversational level or above
- Japanese: Native level
Work Experience
- Proven experience (2+ years recommended) in Utilities & Infrastructure management in an industrial or regulated environment.
- Exposure to contractor and service provider management.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in a GMP-regulated environment is preferred.
Technical & Functional Skills
- Extensive knowledge of utility systems, including HVAC, purified water, compressed air, and energy supply systems.
- Understanding of maintenance and reliability engineering practices (preventive, predictive, RCA, FMEA).
- Basic to advanced knowledge of energy management and sustainability practices.
- Ability to manage EHS requirements within operational environments.
Behavioral
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Builds strong relationships internally and externally
- Customer Focus: Ensures utilities consistently meet production and business needs.
- Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for results and system performance
- Pro-activity & Innovation: Drives continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
- Resilience & Adaptability: Performs under pressure and manages operational challenges.
- Analytical Thinking: Uses data and structured approaches to decision-making.
Recruitre : Kuramoto
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