Director Critical Utilities

The Director of Critical Utilities and Facility Management safeguards the reliability, safety, and compliance of the campus Central Utility Plant and all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of electricity, chilled water, steam, emergency power, and other crucial services for 24/7 research and operational needs. Reporting to senior facilities leadership, the role blends strategic planning with hands-on oversight, leading a hybrid workforce (internal technicians + outsourced FM provider), partnering with Engineering, EH&S, and Business Resilience teams, and requires occasional travel—up to 25%—to support off-site infrastructure and vendor audits. In this role, a typical day might include the following: Developing and implementing long-term operational strategies for Critical Utilities and Facilities Maintenance programs supporting a complex pharmaceutical/biotech campus environment. Leading organizational development efforts including team structure design, role definition, workforce planning, and operational model optimization across internal staff and outsourced service providers. Establishing and continuously improving maintenance, reliability, and capital planning programs to improve system performance, resiliency, compliance, and operational efficiency. Providing executive oversight of Central Utility Plant and Powerhouse operations while partnering with operational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted utility delivery. Collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, R&pD Operations, EH&S, Quality, Procurement, and Capital Projects teams to support site operations, infrastructure initiatives, and future campus growth. Driving governance, performance management, and strategic vendor oversight activities including the development of critical metrics, operational reviews, budget planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This job might be for you if you: Thrive on keeping utility plants, chillers, boilers, and generators running with zero unplanned downtime. Balance hands-on problem solving with strategic planning, budgeting, and long-range asset management. Motivate and coordinate a mixed team of internal technicians, union trades, and third-party providers. Are comfortable making sure that rigorous safety and regulatory standards in high-risk environments. Turn maintenance data into actionable reliability improvements. Communicate clearly with researchers, engineers, and executives—and don’t mind hitting the road when needed. In order to be considered for this role, you must have: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/Power/Marine/Energy Engineering—or—15 years of proven experience as an equivalent (Navy Nuclear Power School + 10 years accepted). 10+ years leading central utility or power-plant operations (chilled water, steam, emergency power) within a hybrid FM model, plus strong contract-management and vendor-governance skills. Proficiency with BAS platforms (e.g., Metasys, EcoStruxure, Desigo). Proven team-leadership abilities. A valid NYS driver’s license to support up to 25% travel. Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship. Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit . For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location. As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications. For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position. Salary Range (annually) $183,100.00 - $305,200.00