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Reporting To Head of Section (HOS) – Mechanical

Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.

Experience

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in utility operations and projects, preferably in the solar cell, semiconductor, electronics, or similar process industries.

Job Knowledge

The candidate should have sound knowledge of:

• Ultra Pure Water (UPW) systems used in solar cell/semiconductor manufacturing.
• Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), water recycling systems, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant operation and maintenance.
• Utility system design, engineering, equipment selection, and process optimization.
• Project planning, execution, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Mechanical and process piping, pumps, valves, tanks, filtration systems, RO, UF, EDI, mixed bed, and associated utility equipment.
• Water treatment chemistry, chemical dosing, effluent testing, and treatment processes.
• Preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Environmental, health, and safety regulations and statutory compliance.
• Pollution Control Board (PCB) guidelines, approvals, consent requirements, and documentation.
• Budgeting, cost control, spare parts management, and vendor coordination.
• Preparation of SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and maintenance of UPW, ETP, Recycling, and ZLD plants to ensure uninterrupted utility supply.
• Plan, review, and execute the design, engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, and performance validation of new utility systems and expansion projects.
• Manage complete utility projects from concept to commissioning while ensuring quality, safety, budget compliance, and adherence to project schedules.
• Coordinate with consultants, equipment suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional departments for successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, resolve technical issues, and ensure timely completion of all project milestones.
• Prepare project schedules, resource plans, cost estimates, technical specifications, BOQs, and progress reports.
• Ensure all utility systems achieve the required process performance and quality standards after commissioning.
• Monitor plant performance, water quality, and system efficiency to meet production requirements.
• Ensure compliance with PCB norms, environmental regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Supervise chemical dosing, water and effluent analysis, and treatment processes.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Ensure safe operation of all utility systems by implementing EHS standards and permitto-work practices.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports, utility consumption reports, and cost analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize utility consumption, chemical usage, and operating costs.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure timely procurement of critical spares.
• Lead, train, and develop engineers, supervisors, operators, and technicians.
• Support internal, customer, and statutory audits, including ISO and PCB inspections.

Key Skills

• Utility project management and execution.
• Design and engineering of water treatment and utility systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Leadership and team management.
• Vendor and contractor management.
• Planning, scheduling, and budget control.
• Safety, environmental, and statutory compliance.
• Cost optimization and resource management.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD (preferred), MS Project/Primavera (preferred), and CMMS/ERP systems.

Preferred Industry

• Solar Cell Manufacturing
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Chemical Process Industry
• Water Treatment & Utility Operations