Manager – Utilities and General Facilities
BASF
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pasir Gudang • Malaysia
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About the role
- Lead and manage the Utilities, Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), and General Facilities for the site.
- Manage operations and maintenance of utilities plants to ensure reliable supply of steam, compressed air, nitrogen, water (process & potable), demineralized water, and cooling water.
- Oversee general facilities including buildings, roads, drainage, sewerage, fences, firefighting systems, pipe racks, and land areas.
- Manage WWTP operations to ensure wastewater meets legislative requirements prior to discharge.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies; maintain a safe working environment.
- Ensure UGF facilities comply with BASF and local regulatory requirements, including permit monitoring and renewal.
- Ensure WWTP complies with regulations and licensing requirements.
- Maintain all operating licenses and competency certifications.
- Supervise operations and maintenance of UGF facilities, including ordering and inventory of raw materials (fuel, chemicals, spare parts).
- Ensure safe unloading of hazardous chemicals (HCl, NaOH).
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in utilities and WWTP systems.
- Develop training programs to ensure staff competency.
- Maintain departmental documents according to IMS requirements.
- Initiate and close Management of Change (MOC) related to Utilities, WWTP, and General Facilities.
- Manage departmental expenses and ensure costs remain within budget.
- Review utility and WWTP cost drivers; ensure accurate cost allocation.
- Develop and monitor departmental KPIs to improve efficiency.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Science-related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years related experience, including Steam Engineer Grade 1 Certificate (mandatory)
- Preferably have CePIETSO (BP) and CePIETSO (PCP)
- Have Boiler House & Utilities/Facilities operations experience
- Manage WWTP and certified Environmental Professional WWTP (Biological & Physical Process)
- Have supervisory/leadership experience
- Strong technical knowledge in boiler operations, pumps, blowers, valves, and related equipment.
- In-depth understanding of Utility and WWTP systems, including limitations, operability, and safety.
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP/SAP-PM, Lotus Notes, Adobe Acrobat.
- Familiarity with local regulations (DOSH & DOE).
- Qualified Responsible Person for Natural Gas System.
- Experience with Poisons License (as license holder).
- Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).
Benefits
- Unique total offer: you@BASF
- Wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
boiler operationspumpsblowersvalveswastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operationsutilities operationsenvironmental compliancehazardous materials handlingKPI developmentcost allocation
Soft skills
supervisory experienceleadershiptraining program developmenttroubleshootingcommunication
Certifications
Steam Engineer Grade 1 CertificateCePIETSO (BP)CePIETSO (PCP)certified Environmental Professional WWTPResponsible Person for Natural Gas SystemPoisons License