Utility Operation Leader

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 55,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

• Ensure all utility operation activities comply with ESH, legal, and company requirements.

• Ensure proper implementation of LOTO, risk assessment, SOP, MOP, and emergency procedures.

• Lead and control the daily operation of plant utility systems to ensure continuous and reliable supply to production.

• Monitor operating conditions, utility consumption, alarms, abnormalities, and equipment performance.

• Ensure utility systems are operated within approved operating parameters and company standards.

• Coordinate response to utility breakdowns, abnormal conditions, and emergency situations.

• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for recurring utility problems.

• Develop and implement actions to improve utility reliability and availability.

• Coordinate planned shutdowns, maintenance activities, and utility isolation with Production and Maintenance teams.

• Identify opportunities to reduce electricity, steam, compressed air, chilled water, water, and other utility consumption.

• Lead utility optimization activities and energy-saving projects.

• Review equipment condition and identify potential failure risks,participate in MFMEA/FMEA and reliability improvement activities.

• Support development of critical spare-parts strategies for utility equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related technical field.

• Additional qualifications in Energy Management, Maintenance Management, or Business Management are an advantage.

• 5-7 years of experience in utility operation, maintenance, facility engineering, energy management, or a similar technical position.

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing or leading a technical team.

• Practical experience with:

  • Steam boilers and steam systems
  • Compressors and compressed-air systems
  • Chillers and cooling systems
  • Pumps and water systems
  • Utility equipment and infrastructure

• Experience in energy efficiency and utility optimization is highly desirable.

• Experience with reliability improvement, FMEA/MFMEA, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement is an advantage.

• Good command of English

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Free lunch, uniform and company transportation

• Housing allowance

• Performance bonus

• Provident fund

• Flexible working program

• Family health care program

• Group insurance (medical, dental)

• Inclusive and diverse culture

• Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness)

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