Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for utilities systems, including refrigeration (ammonia/CO₂), boilers/steam systems, cooling towers, chilled water, compressed air, and plant water systems
Provide technical leadership for system design, integration, and optimization across utilities infrastructure
Lead technical reviews of major capital projects involving utilities systems
Serve as the final technical authority for utilities-related engineering decisions
Support strategic decisions regarding utilities system selection, capacity planning, redundancy, and resilience
Make high-quality technical decisions in ambiguous or high-risk situations
Participate in concept development, feasibility studies, and engineering design reviews
Support Operational Excellence initiatives by addressing complex reliability, capacity, and performance issues
Build and maintain enterprise utilities system design and operating standards
Establish best practices for safe operation of utilities systems including ammonia refrigeration safety and boiler integrity
Provide technical guidance on energy management and sustainability considerations including heat recovery and efficiency
Support development of energy-aware design principles across capital projects
Monitor and evaluate emerging utilities technologies
The type of team player who fits in
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred)
10+ years of experience in utilities systems engineering or capital project execution
Demonstrated expertise in one or more utilities systems with working knowledge across others
Experience developing technical standards and specifications
Strong understanding of industrial utilities in food or dairy environments
Working knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements
Strong understanding of energy systems and efficiency drivers
Strong communication and influencing skills
Experience facilitating technical reviews
Experience supporting central utilities systems design
Experience with refrigeration and/or boiler systems
Experience implementing enterprise standards
Experience with energy optimization programs
Experience working with OEMs and engineering firms
Familiarity with digital tools for utilities optimization
A role for those who know that the best results are built through teamwork.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
