Utilities Specialist

Company Background

Carlsberg Canada Inc. (CCI) is the Canadian division of Carlsberg Breweries, the world's third-largest brewer. With about 300 employees at our Oakville head office, Waterloo brewery and across Canada, we proudly brew, distribute, and commercialize Carlsberg products nationwide including Carlsberg, 1664, Landshark, Waterloo brands, Somersby, Laker, Garage and Seagram RTDs. Our brewery also proudly works with a variety of co-manufacturing partnerships thanks to our amazing quality standards and operational excellence.

At Carlsberg, no matter your role or function, we are driven not only by what we deliver but also by how we work together—this is our Growth Culture. Built on five core principles, our Growth Culture guides the way we work, innovate, and lead, ensuring we continue Brewing for a Better Today and Tomorrow.

Role overview

The Utilities Specialist is responsible for understanding, monitoring, and optimizing utility usage across the brewery, including natural gas, water, electricity, compressed air, glycol and freon cooling, CO₂, and wastewater. Supports the operation and maintenance of utility systems and site infrastructure, working closely with operators and contractors to ensure safe and efficient performance. Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the TTZ (Together Towards Zero) agenda, applies Carlsberg Operational Manual (COM) standards, and provides technical insights to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency gains, and best-practice implementation.

What you'll be doing

• Monitor, track, and analyse utility usage across natural gas, water, electricity, compressed air, glycol and freon cooling, CO₂, and wastewater to identify inefficiencies, cost savings, and improvement opportunities.
• Support the operation, inspection, and maintenance of utility systems and site infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Apply data-driven methodologies, MTBF/MTTR metrics, and best practices to address performance gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain and optimize the utilities monitoring and targeting system to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility of performance data.
• Assist in applying Carlsberg Operational Manual (COM) standards and provide technical insights to site improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate and support training programs to enhance technical knowledge and utility awareness for operators and colleagues.
• Conduct facility walkthroughs, inspections, and equipment/system monitoring to identify potential issues or optimization opportunities and communicate findings to relevant teams.
• Support preventive maintenance planning, inspection routines, and key site initiatives by providing technical input and collaborating with operators.
• Contribute to cost and waste reduction initiatives while maintaining operational integrity and product quality.
• Advise on approaches to achieve clean energy and sustainability goals, including energy efficiency improvements and alternative energy options.
• Collaborate with site teams and external partners to implement solutions, share best practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the TTZ (Together Towards Zero) agenda.
• Maintain a deep understanding of utility and waste systems supporting the brewery's manufacturing processes to inform operational improvements and optimization strategies.

What we're looking for

• University degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent technical background).
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, with hands-on involvement in utilities or energy management.
• Solid knowledge of process operations and regulatory requirements for utilities.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with utility data, KPIs, and reporting tools.
• Hands-on, results-driven, and proactive in identifying and implementing practical solutions.
• Knowledge of Ontario utility regulations, environmental compliance, and safety standards.
• Able to collaborate effectively with operators, technical teams, and site leadership.
• Familiarity with Lean / TPM methodologies is an asset.

We're looking for individuals who bring not only technical expertise, but also a mindset aligned with our Growth Culture principles. You live by "Semper Ardens" which means you are always challenging the status quo and striving for the extraordinary. You foster Positive Energy and Compassion, working with empathy, respect, and openness. You act with Passion for the Consumer, serving as a brand ambassador and keeping the consumer at the heart of your decisions. You demonstrate Decisiveness and Excellence, making confident choices and delivering high-quality results. Finally, you believe in Empowering, Supporting, and Growing People, helping colleagues develop, sharing knowledge, and building trust across the team.

What you can expect

We're asking for a lot, but you'll be well-rewarded with:

• Continuous Learning: Guidance from Mentors and structured training initiatives.
• Opportunities for career growth, within Canada and Globally.
• A purpose-driven company with ambitious goals
• A social work environment with enthusiastic colleagues

We provide a competitive base salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that is covered by the employer. This package includes a range of benefits such as dental care, extended health coverage, a healthcare spending account, life insurance, paid time off, RRSP matching, tuition reimbursement, vision care, casual dress code, participation in company events, the option for remote work, and a fantastic Beer Benefit. Eligible employees may also receive bonuses as part of our supplemental pay options.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Lean manufacturing: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person