Director Critical Utilities

Overview

The Director of Critical Utilities and Facility Management safeguards the reliability, safety, and compliance of 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long‑term operational strategies for Critical Utilities and Facilities Maintenance programs supporting a complex pharmaceutical/biotech campus environment.
• Lead organizational development efforts including team structure design, role definition, workforce planning, and operational model optimization across internal staff and outsourced service providers.
• Establish and continuously improve maintenance, reliability, and capital planning programs to improve system performance, resiliency, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Provide executive oversight of Central Utility Plant and Powerhouse operations while partnering with operational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted utility delivery.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, R&D Operations, EH&S, Quality, Procurement, and Capital Projects teams to support site operations, infrastructure initiatives, and future campus growth.
• Drive governance, performance management, and strategic vendor oversight activities including the development of critical metrics, operational reviews, budget planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid NYS driver’s license to support up to 25% travel.

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance).
• Fitness centers.
• 401(k) company match.
• Family support benefits.
• Equity awards.
• Annual bonuses.
• Paid time off and paid leave (military and parental leave).

Salary Range (annually): $183,100.00 – $305,200.00

EEO Statement

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, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.