Purpose of the Role
The incubment will be responsible to manage and supervise shift operations within the Central Utility Department. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility systems, coordinating with various departments, managing shift manpower, and maintaining operational continuity.
Job Responsibilities (KRA)
Utility Operations
- Operate and monitor all central utility systems to ensure uninterrupted supply to production units.
- Ensure optimum operation of
- Air Compressors & Compressed Air Networks
- Cooling Water Systems & Cooling Towers
- Industrial Water Distribution Systems
- Pump Houses
- Fire Water Systems
- Chillers & HVAC Systems
- Utility Piping Networks
- Boilers& Steam Systems (if applicable)
- DG Sets and Emergency Utility Systems
- Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) / Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
Shift Monitoring & Control
- Monitor utility parameters through DCS/SCADA and field inspections.
- Maintain required pressure, flow, temperature, and quality parameters.
- Ensure uninterrupted utility supply to all plant areas.
- Take corrective actions during process deviations and abnormal conditions.
Equipment Surveillance
- Conduct routine inspections of utility equipment.
- Identify abnormalities such as vibration, leakage, overheating, noise, and pressure fluctuations.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams for timely rectification of issues.
- Report critical observations to superiors.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
- Follow all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Participate in emergency response and utility-related contingency management.
- Promote safe operating practices among operators and technicians.
Shift Management
- Lead and supervise utility operators, technicians, and contract manpower during the shift.
- Allocate responsibilities and monitor work execution.
- Ensure smooth shift handover and takeover with proper documentation.
- Maintain shift logs and operational records.
Energy & Resource Optimization
- Monitor utility consumption and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Minimize energy losses, water wastage, and compressed air leakages.
- Support energy conservation initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.
Coordination with Production & Maintenance
- Coordinate with production departments regarding utility requirements.
- Support planned shutdowns, start-ups, and maintenance activities.
- Ensure utility availability during critical production operations.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain operational records, shift reports, and equipment logs.
- Record utility generation, consumption, and performance data.
- Prepare and submit shift-wise reports to management.
Job Requirements (KPI)
- Educational Qualification:
- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline.
- Certification in Utility Operations, Energy Management, Boiler Operation, Compressor Systems, or Industrial Utilities will be an added advantage.
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Experience : - Minimum 4+ years of experience in utility operations within Steel, Metals, Power, Cement, Petrochemical, Fertilizer, Industrial Gas, or other continuous process industries.
- Experience in shift operation and monitoring of utility systems in a large manufacturing environment
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Utility System Availability
- Compliance with Utility Operating Parameters
- Utility Downtime Reduction
- Energy Consumption Efficiency
- Water Consumption Efficiency
- Shift Safety Performance
- Equipment Reliability
- Response Time to Operational Issues
- Quality of Shift Reporting
- Technical Competencies
- Utility Plant Operations
- Air Compressor Systems
- Cooling Water & Cooling Tower Operations
- Pump & Piping Systems
- HVAC & Chiller Systems
- Boiler & Steam Systems
- DCS / SCADA Monitoring
- Utility Distribution Networks
- Process Troubleshooting
- Energy Management Fundamentals
- Emergency Handling Procedures
- Permit-to-Work System
