Engineering & Utilities Manager

Job Description

Are you passionate about facility systems and utilities in a world-class manufacturing environment We are seeking an Engineering & Utilities Manager to ensure reliable operations of technical systems at LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.

Job Description

The Engineering & Utilities Manager will lead operations and maintenance of HVAC compressed air boilers chillers and building utilities. Will ensure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are in place to secure system reliability. Partner with BMS Manager to drive improvements in energy efficiency reliability and sustainability performance. Lead external partners and IFM delivery for technical services against SLAs and standards.

Core Responsibilities

Utilities Operations & Maintenance

• Lead daily operation and maintenance of utilities systems (HVAC compressed air chilled/hot water steam power distribution fire protection etc.).
• Ensure uninterrupted production through proactive reliability management and robust preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to lead all aspects of monitoring systems (BMS/EMS) and performance analytics.

Energy & Sustainability

• Drive energy optimization and sustainability initiatives aligned with LEGO Groups 100% renewable and carbon-neutral goals.
• Track report and improve key sustainability metrics (energy water CO₂ waste).
• Collaborate with Corporate Energy & Sustainability teams to integrate global strategies at site level.

Projects & Technical Improvements

• Lead utility-related CAPEX and infrastructure projects from scope and design to commissioning and handover.
• Provide technical expertise and lifecycle input into new construction and retrofits.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and asset data in CMMS.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all systems align with regulatory requirements and LEGO Group safety and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with EHS and Compliance teams to handle risk assessments audits and permits.
• Champion a strong safety culture within the engineering and utilities team.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build and develop a high-performing utilities team with clear ownership competencies and engagement.
• Work multi-functionally with Production Facility Operations and Projects teams to deliver seamless facility performance.
• Lead IFM partners and service providers within scope of utilities.

Play your part in our team succeeding

Engineering Design & Sustainability is part of Global Workplace Projects where we are responsible for large scale construction projects and other utility-related projects. ED&S is responsible for the technical aspects e.g. supply concepts MEP disciplines building management systems and fire safety. We develop maintain and innovate our global standards and apply them to projects worldwide. The team consists of 30 people (mainly engineers) with a broad diversity in functional fields and experience. While the team supports both operations and projects at all sites globally this position will have a heavy focus on operability.

Do you have what it takes

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Electrical or Energy Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in industrial utilities technical maintenance or engineering management.
• Demonstrated expertise in advising utilities operations in large-scale manufacturing or process environments.
• Solid understanding of HVAC compressed air power and building automation systems.
• Experience with energy management and sustainability reporting.
• Excellent leadership and partner management skills.
• Familiarity with CMMS and project management tools.
• Proven experience leading facility utilities in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong problem-solving and capabilities in fixing technical issues.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and handle collaborators effectively.
• Safety & Compliance Oriented.
• Strategic Energy Management.
• Experience leading CAPEX/OPEX projects for technical systems.

Additional

Travel: International travel will be required for this position (10%).

Compensation

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time including prior to any advertised closing date. So if youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Whats in it for you

Here are some of what to expect:

FamilyCareLeave We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing We want you to be your best self so youll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

ColleagueDiscount We know youll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace When you join the team youll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group where everyone feels safe valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex gender identity or expression race/ethnicity national origin sexual orientation disability age religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Childrens Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Childrens Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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