Supervisor of Utility in Fort Dodge, Iowa at CJ Bio America

CJ Bio America
Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50501, United States
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Job Description

Job Title: Supervisor of Utility

Property of: CJ Bio America

1946 Harvest Ave.

Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Job #: M/E_U_Supervisor

REV: 5/8/2026

Department: Utility

Reports to: Sr. Manager of Engineering

Career Path: MG5

Function: Maintenance and Engineering

■Full-Time □Temp

□ Part-Time

■ Exempt

□ Non-Exempt

Job Summary



Responsible for the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of utility systems, which includes but isn’t limited to, steam, water, electricity, compressed air, and natural gas—while leading a team, and ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing department maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

  • Responsible for utility systems, which includes but isn’t limited to, steam, process water, utility wastewater, DIW, cooling water, electricity, compressed air, and natural gas
  • Supervises routine industrial steam, water, chilled water and condensate systems analysis and chemical treatment of industrial water systems.
  • Analyzes operational data and reconfigures operating units as necessary to provide adequate, economical service
  • Utility system troubleshooting and equipment failure response
  • Utility system troubleshooting and equipment failure response
  • Utility performance analysis and energy efficiency improvement
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Capital project and commissioning support
  • Operational, maintenance, and regulatory documentation management
  • Budget and utility cost management support
  • Emergency response and on-call support
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Investigates abnormal operating events or equipment failures to determine cause; makes adjustments, repairs, and/or modifications as needed
  • Responsible for budgets, inventory levels, spare parts, department maintenance, and prioritize projects based on cost-effectiveness
  • Monitor process equipment, process temperatures, pressures, levels, flows;
  • Track and create reports for electrical, water, steam and air consumption
  • Prioritize, plan, organize and execute projects during maintenance shutdowns and startups
  • Identify and correct any potential problems (troubleshooting) and take appropriate action necessary to prevent serious equipment failure
  • Responsible for vendor or supplier preventative maintenance contracts, agreements, negotiations, and coordination
  • Acts as a liaison between contractors, partner companies, utility companies, and the county/city
  • Creates and updates standard operating procedures
  • Uses a computer to create, compose, and edit technical and/or administrative correspondence, reports, operating procedures and documentation
  • Environmental, Health & Safety compliance management
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Create reports as required and necessary, such as chemical inventory report, daily energy, and utility report
  • Conducts operator training as necessary
  • Performs other duties as assigned

    • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of plant utilities, which includes chillers, cooling towers, compressors, and water treatment systems
  • Extensive knowledge of steam, process water, utility wastewater, DIW, cooling water, electricity, compressed air, and natural gas
  • Understanding of OSHA and process safety requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledge of energy conservation and sustainability practices
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Thorough understanding of the work order system, investment budgets, expenses, inventory, assets, warehouse management, and document control
  • Leadership and personnel management skills
  • Asset management experience
  • Project management experience
  • Ability to meet and adhere to deadlines
  • Ability to analyze data
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Work in a safe manner
  • Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP
  • Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Problem solving skills

    • Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked, which includes nights, weekends and holidays when required
  • Ability to be on-call
  • Ability to distinguish color-coded piping and system indicators
  • This position supervises the work of others
  • This position works primarily in a manufacturing environment, which includes exposures to moving parts, high noise levels, vibrations, varying atmospheric conditions, hot and cold temperatures, chemicals, high pressure steam and dust
  • Some travel may be expected for this position
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 85% of shift, lift up to 50 pounds as necessary, work in confined spaces, climb stairs and ladders,

    • And walk extended distances regularly

  • Must be able to wear full-face respirator and protective equipment for testing. This includes minimal facial hair in order to ensure proper fit in of respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations. Must complete annual medical monitoring program, including pulmonary function testing.

    • Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree & 3 years of directly related work experience

    • OR

  • Associate’s Degree & 6 years of directly related work experience

    • OR

  • High School Diploma/GED & 8 years of directly related experience
  • SAP, Supervisory, food manufacturing, or chemical processing, and safety experience is preferred;

    • Equal Opportunity Employer

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    Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50501, United States

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