Utility - Technical Lead
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🔹 Role Purpose Lead the planning, operation, optimization, and statutory compliance of all plant utilities while ensuring high reliability, cost efficiency, sustainability, and seamless coordination with government authorities . 🔹 Key Responsibilities 1. Utility Operations & Reliability Leadership Ensure 100% utility availability with zero impact on production Drive uptime improvement actions and system stabilization Monitor critical parameters and implement control strategies 2. Maintenance & Reliability Engineering Own Preventive, Predictive, and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) Lead advanced RCA (5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, A3 Analysis) Improve MTBF and reduce repeat failures 3. Utility Systems Ownership End-to-end responsibility for: Compressed Air Systems Cooling Towers & Chilled Water Systems HVAC & Ventilation, Air Handling Units Water Treatment (RO, DM, Softener, Chemical dosing) Electrical Systems (Transformers, DG, Panels, UPS, Servo, LT /HT, Open Access) 4. Energy Management & Sustainability Drive plant energy efficiency roadmap Optimize consumption (kWh, Nm³, KL) and reduce costs Lead sustainability initiatives (water reuse, energy reduction, decarbonization) 5. Government Liaison & Statutory Compliance Act as single point of contact with authorities : Pollution Control Board Electrical Inspectorate (DHBVN) HSPCB, Waste Management Fire & Safety Department Local Municipal / Water Authorities- HSIDC Manage: Licenses, renewals, and statutory documentation Inspections, audits, and compliance closure Environmental reporting (water discharge, emissions) Obtain approvals for new installations / expansions Ensure zero regulatory non-compliance risk 6. ESH Governance Ensure compliance with ESH standards and regulatory norms Implement LOTO, PTW, confined space practices Support ESH audits and zero-incident culture Support Sustainability initiatives along with ESH team. 7. Vendor & Contract Management Manage vendors, AMC/ CMC contracts, and service providers Validate technical solutions and execution quality Ensure cost and safety compliance 8. Digitalization & Monitoring Develop utility dashboards and KPIs Implement IoT / automated monitoring systems Drive data-driven decision making 9. Projects & Continuous Improvement Lead capex and utility improvement projects Drive Six Sigma / Kaizen initiatives Support plant expansion and infrastructure projects 10. Facility & Infrastructure Support Ensure proper workplace environmental conditions Support facility maintenance and future expansion planning 🔹 Technical Knowledge Requirement (Advanced & Expert Level) ✅ Advanced Level Knowledge (Must Have) Utility system fundamentals: Compressed air system design, leak analysis, pressure optimization Cooling tower performance, heat load calculations HVAC load calculations and air balancing Water chemistry & treatment: RO/DM operations, scaling, dosing control, TDS/pH optimization Electrical systems: Load calculations, DG synchronization basics, power factor control Maintenance systems: Preventive & predictive maintenance planning Basic vibration, thermography, and condition monitoring Data analysis: Trend analysis of utility consumption and performance Safety systems: Electrical safety, pressure systems, chemical handling ✅ Expert Level Knowledge (Should Know) Advanced system optimization: Energy optimization (specific energy reduction: kWh/Nm³, kW/TR) System integration & automation (BMS / SCADA / IoT-based monitoring) Utilities design & sizing: Compressor sizing, piping networks, pressure drop calculations Chiller & cooling tower selection and system balancing Advanced electrical knowledge: Load flow concepts, HT/LT systems, reliability planning Water treatment expertise: Chemical dosing strategy (corrosion, scaling, bio-control) Effluent management and reuse strategies Reliability engineering: FMEA, RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance), lifecycle costing Regulatory expertise: Deep understanding of statutory norms (PCB, electricity, boiler laws) Project management: Capex planning, ROI evaluation, supplier technical validation Digital transformation: Data-driven optimization using dashboards & predictive analytics 🔹 Key KPIs Utility uptime (%) Corrective & Preventive Maintenance Cost Spare Part Management Energy consumption per unit Water consumption per unit Cost savings (₹ and %) MTBF / MTTR Statutory compliance score (100%) Audit observations (zero major NC) Sustainability metrics (water reuse %, energy reduction %) 🔹 Education BE/ B. Tech in Electrical / Mechanical. Add on Certifications for Electrical Safety Handling/ ESH Governance ( Plus point) 🔹 Experience 10-12 years in plant utilities / maintenance Proven experience in: Independent utility management Government liaison & statutory compliance Energy / cost optimization Reporting Structure Reports to: Plant IE Head Interfaces with: Production, Facility , HR, ESH, Projects, Finance, Test labs Government Authorities Ready to take your career
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