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Senior level utilities operator jobs put experienced professionals in charge of system reliability, operational decisions, and the crews or projects that keep critical infrastructure running. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Education, with employers like West Monroe, Burns & McDonnell, and Freese and Nichols hiring at this level now.
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Position Title: SENIOR FACILITIES AND UTILITIES MANAGER - CANOVANAS, PR
Salary: $118,000 - $150,000
Pay Grade: 16
Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS
ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.
This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Facilities & Utilities is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and site services functions. This role ensures regulatory compliance, operational excellence, asset reliability, financial performance, and a strong safety culture while supporting site manufacturing objectives and business priorities.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead strategy execution and drive performance against KPIs for Facilities and Utilities functions according to Site Manufacturing Standards.
- Provide supervisory direction for department leaders, employees, and contractors across all supported functions.
- Conduct performance appraisals, salary reviews, and HRP sessions; develop talent assessment, career, and succession plans.
- Foster a culture of professional behavior, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with client stakeholders to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
- Participate in all required client meetings and leadership forums.
Project Delivery
- Oversee the administration and execution of improvement projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and in compliance.
- Support Site Engineering strategies for the acquisition and lifecycle management of physical assets.
- Lead reliability improvement initiatives for all assets within scope.
- Develop and submit an annual list of CAPEX opportunities by January of each year.
Facilities & Site Services
- Oversee management of site services including buildings, Janitorial, grounds maintenance, cafeteria equipment, pest control, recycling and landscaping.
- Oversee adequate lifecycle management of all contracted assets.
- Coordinate and allocate resources for daily operations and project activities.
Utilities & Infrastructure
- Maintain site facility infrastructure — including HVAC, Cooling Tower, Chiller, Compress Air and life safety— in a continuous state of compliance.
- Ensure regulatory compliance from an infrastructure perspective.
- Provide input for troubleshooting, deviation resolution, change management, and safety assessments relating to utilities and facilities infrastructure.
Financial Management
- Develop and manage annual site budget and capital budgets for Facilities and Utilities Compass Group departments. Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities.
- Control budget and capital expenditures; ensure monthly and annual financial reporting and forecasting is timely and accurate.
- Supervise monthly reporting of departmental performance metrics.
- Assure submission on time of Invoices and track payments.
Quality, Compliance & EHS
- Ensure all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with EHS regulatory agencies and Compass Group EHS Corporate Policies; integrate EHS requirements into business planning.
- Model desired safety culture through actions and decisions; conduct regular management audits of areas.
- Establish and monitor metrics for inspections, training, and incidents.
- Make contributions to quality improvement for the plant and functional area.
- Deliver Business Review / Monthly / Quarterly with clients.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, or equivalent).
- Ideally bilingual — English and Spanish preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in engineering-related fields.
- 7+ years in manufacturing, preferably in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
- Demonstrated experience managing facility/utility Infrastructure on a GMP environment.
Technical Knowledge
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations including cGMPs, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA Computer Systems regulations.
- Knowledge of facility infrastructure systems: HVAC, cleanrooms, utilities critical equipment, life safety, and environmental controls.
- Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
- Knowledge of process safety management principles.
- Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
- Effective leadership, teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Excellent technical writing, negotiation, and presentation capabilities.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence and develop others.
Apply to ESFM Services today!
ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA
Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ESFM.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1584604
ESFM
Julia Lari
Categories
- Facilities Management (POM)
- SALARY
Categories ID
Brand
ESFM
Categories URL
Job title
SENIOR FACILITIES AND UTILITIES MANAGER
Position Type
Full Time
Updated Date
11/03/2026
Location(s)
Carr 188, San Isidro Industria, CANOVANAS, PR, 00729, United States
Location(s) Name
Job ID
1584604
MEET OLIVIA
Our recruiting assistant, Olivia, can help you with your job search, answer questions about working at Compass Group, guide you through the application process, and even help schedule your interview.
Position Title: SENIOR FACILITIES AND UTILITIES MANAGER - CANOVANAS, PR
Salary: $118,000 - $150,000
Pay Grade: 16
Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS
ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.
This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Facilities & Utilities is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and site services functions. This role ensures regulatory compliance, operational excellence, asset reliability, financial performance, and a strong safety culture while supporting site manufacturing objectives and business priorities.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead strategy execution and drive performance against KPIs for Facilities and Utilities functions according to Site Manufacturing Standards.
- Provide supervisory direction for department leaders, employees, and contractors across all supported functions.
- Conduct performance appraisals, salary reviews, and HRP sessions; develop talent assessment, career, and succession plans.
- Foster a culture of professional behavior, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with client stakeholders to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
- Participate in all required client meetings and leadership forums.
Project Delivery
- Oversee the administration and execution of improvement projects, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and in compliance.
- Support Site Engineering strategies for the acquisition and lifecycle management of physical assets.
- Lead reliability improvement initiatives for all assets within scope.
- Develop and submit an annual list of CAPEX opportunities by January of each year.
Facilities & Site Services
- Oversee management of site services including buildings, Janitorial, grounds maintenance, cafeteria equipment, pest control, recycling and landscaping.
- Oversee adequate lifecycle management of all contracted assets.
- Coordinate and allocate resources for daily operations and project activities.
Utilities & Infrastructure
- Maintain site facility infrastructure — including HVAC, Cooling Tower, Chiller, Compress Air and life safety— in a continuous state of compliance.
- Ensure regulatory compliance from an infrastructure perspective.
- Provide input for troubleshooting, deviation resolution, change management, and safety assessments relating to utilities and facilities infrastructure.
Financial Management
- Develop and manage annual site budget and capital budgets for Facilities and Utilities Compass Group departments. Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities.
- Control budget and capital expenditures; ensure monthly and annual financial reporting and forecasting is timely and accurate.
- Supervise monthly reporting of departmental performance metrics.
- Assure submission on time of Invoices and track payments.
Quality, Compliance & EHS
- Ensure all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with EHS regulatory agencies and Compass Group EHS Corporate Policies; integrate EHS requirements into business planning.
- Model desired safety culture through actions and decisions; conduct regular management audits of areas.
- Establish and monitor metrics for inspections, training, and incidents.
- Make contributions to quality improvement for the plant and functional area.
- Deliver Business Review / Monthly / Quarterly with clients.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, or equivalent).
- Ideally bilingual — English and Spanish preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in engineering-related fields.
- 7+ years in manufacturing, preferably in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
- Demonstrated experience managing facility/utility Infrastructure on a GMP environment.
Technical Knowledge
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations including cGMPs, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA Computer Systems regulations.
- Knowledge of facility infrastructure systems: HVAC, cleanrooms, utilities critical equipment, life safety, and environmental controls.
- Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
- Knowledge of process safety management principles.
- Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
- Effective leadership, teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Excellent technical writing, negotiation, and presentation capabilities.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence and develop others.
Apply to ESFM Services today!
ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA
Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ESFM.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1584604
ESFM
Julia Lari
Categories
- Facilities Management (POM)
- SALARY
Categories ID
Brand
ESFM
Categories URL
Job title
SENIOR FACILITIES AND UTILITIES MANAGER
Position Type
Full Time
Updated Date
11/03/2026
Location(s)
Carr 188, San Isidro Industria, CANOVANAS, PR, 00729, United States
Location(s) Name
Job ID
1584604
MEET OLIVIA
Our recruiting assistant, Olivia, can help you with your job search, answer questions about working at Compass Group, guide you through the application process, and even help schedule your interview.
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Senior Level Utilities Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level utilities operator job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have led operations independently, diagnosed complex system failures, and taken ownership of safety and compliance outcomes. Certifications relevant to your utility type, demonstrated experience coordinating with contractors or regulatory bodies, and a history of mentoring junior operators all give you a clear edge over candidates who have only worked in support roles.
Which companies hire senior level utilities operators?
Companies hiring senior level utilities operators right now include West Monroe, Burns & McDonnell, and Freese and Nichols, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large municipal utilities, investor-owned energy companies, and industrial facilities that depend on continuous operations and require experienced professionals to lead them.
Are there remote senior level utilities operator jobs?
Yes, though the role is primarily hands-on and most positions require a physical presence at the facility or plant. About 58% of senior level utilities operator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in operational oversight, compliance monitoring, or systems management functions that can be performed off-site.
What makes a utilities operator role senior level?
Senior utilities operator roles are defined by scope and accountability. At this level, you are expected to own operational outcomes, lead or coordinate crews, make independent decisions under pressure, and serve as a technical resource for less experienced staff. These roles typically involve regulatory compliance ownership, cross-functional coordination, and responsibility for system performance rather than execution of supervised tasks.
Which industries hire the most senior level utilities operators?
Senior Level utilities operator roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate continuous or critical infrastructure systems that require experienced professionals to maintain reliability, meet regulatory requirements, and lead day-to-day operations without close supervision.