Utility - Technical Lead

Job description

🔹 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

• 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
• 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

• 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)
• Energy Management & Sustainability Drive plant energy efficiency roadmap Optimize consumption (kWh, Nm³, KL) and reduce costs Lead sustainability initiatives (water reuse, energy reduction, decarbonization)
• 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
• 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.
• Vendor & Contract Management Manage vendors, AMC/ CMC contracts, and service providers Validate technical solutions and execution quality Ensure cost and safety compliance
• Digitalization & Monitoring Develop utility dashboards and KPIs Implement IoT / automated monitoring systems Drive data-driven decision making
• Projects & Continuous Improvement Lead capex and utility improvement projects Drive Six Sigma / Kaizen initiatives Support plant expansion and infrastructure projects
• 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 %)

Qualifications

🔹 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