Assistant Manager - Utility Maintenance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Assistant Manager Utility

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager Utility is responsible for managing the operation, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and efficient functioning of all plant utility systems, including electrical power distribution, DG sets, air compressors, water systems, cooling systems, and other utility infrastructure. The role focuses on ensuring uninterrupted utility availability for production, improving equipment reliability, controlling utility costs, maintaining safety and statutory compliance, and supporting energy conservation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Utility Operations Management: Manage day-to-day utility operations, including electrical power supply, DG sets, air compressors, water systems, and cooling systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and availability of utility equipment.
• Breakdown Maintenance: Troubleshoot utility equipment failures and coordinate prompt corrective actions to minimize production downtime.
• Electrical System Management: Monitor electrical substations, transformers, HT/LT panels, and power distribution systems.
• DG Set Management: Ensure proper operation and maintenance of diesel generators and emergency power supply systems.
• Air Compressor Management: Monitor compressor performance, air pressure, operating parameters, and compressed air leakage.
• Water System Management: Monitor and maintain industrial water supply, storage, pumping, distribution, RO, and DM water systems, wherever applicable.
• Equipment Monitoring: Conduct regular inspections and monitor operating parameters to identify abnormalities and prevent equipment failures.
• Energy Management: Monitor electricity, diesel, water, and other utility consumption and implement energy-saving measures.
• Daily Logbook Maintenance: Record and maintain daily utility logs, including power consumption, diesel usage, equipment operating parameters, breakdowns, and maintenance activities.
• Cost Control: Identify opportunities to reduce utility consumption, maintenance costs, and operating expenses.
• Safety and Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures, environmental requirements, and statutory regulations related to utility operations.
• Shutdown Planning: Coordinate planned utility shutdowns and maintenance schedules with Production and other departments.
• Vendor and Contractor Coordination: Coordinate with external agencies, contractors, and service providers for equipment servicing, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Spare Parts Management: Ensure the availability of critical spares and consumables required for utility maintenance.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain maintenance records, equipment history, service reports, and daily, weekly, and monthly utility MIS reports.
• Breakdown Analysis: Investigate recurring utility failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Project and Installation Support: Support the installation, commissioning, upgrading, and capacity expansion of utility equipment.
• Team Coordination: Guide and coordinate utility technicians, operators, and support staff to ensure effective maintenance and operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement initiatives to improve utility reliability, equipment efficiency, energy conservation, and overall plant performance.
• Emergency Preparedness: Ensure readiness of emergency power supply and other critical utility systems during power failures and equipment breakdowns.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform any other duties assigned by Management related to utility operations and maintenance.