Utility Engineer - Udaipur Location

Position Purpose

The Utility Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving mechanical systems, components (HVAC, drive systems, air compressors, pumps and utilities) are operational at all times enabling uninterrupted research & development processes in the laboratories and in Kilo Lab and Pilot Plant through routine check-up, carryout preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance to support organizational goals.

This role ensures that all mechanical /Utility, designs meet performance, safety, quality, and cost requirements while contributing to efficient project execution. The Mechanical Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement across product development and manufacturing operations with optimal utilisation of resources and ensure PPE compliance.

The role holder will also get involved in infrastructural projects as and when required and will do relevant documentations and preparation of MIS.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic

• Active support of the philosophy, values and strategy of PI Industries Ltd.
• Efficient contribution to the overall success of PI R&D by driving execution according to objectives and targets being set by the R&D management team
• Fulfilling requirements from business (reflected in targets) and support Utilities, R&D and Plant activities
• Support other departments within the frame of given expertise and resources
• Support Team Lead Engineering with special focus on personnel, target setting, development of strengths, building of knowhow, feedback and coaching

Operational

• Ensure operation and timely execution of preventive maintenance schedules for all HVAC, drive systems, air compressors, chilled water, brine, steam, vacuum, nitrogen, pumps and general utilities through effective resource allocations, spare part indenting & its planning within allocated budget.
• Familiarity with small-scale to pilot-scale chemical processing equipment and their mechanical requirements and Ability to support batch trials, equipment readiness, and process scale-up from lab to plant.
• Manage technical breakdown situations of mechanical failures, vibration issues, seal failures, and thermal control deviations of equipment, systems and utilities with the help of internal R&D/ KLPP Plant resources, and/or centralized Udaipur engineering services, vendors and/or external service providers, as may be required, to minimize downtime resulting from any breakdowns.
• Ensure execution of annual maintenance contracts for all equipment, systems and utility installations and ensure required visits by service engineers are taking place as prescribed in such contracts
• Involvement in general utility operation and maintenance
• Implement PI-EHS policies on shop floor working and ensure it is strictly following and deployment of certain practices such as ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO27001 or other certifications, and /or other regulatory practices, to the extent they relate to the Utilities facilities with proper documentations.
• Knowledge of mechanical safety standards, pressure vessel codes, and statutory compliance (PED, ASME, API, etc.) and Understanding of safety interlocks, LOTO procedures, mechanical isolation, and equipment inspection protocols also having familiarity with HAZOP/HAZID recommendations and implementation of mechanical safeguards.
• In general, working and maintaining close working relationships with the users of the R&D and KLPP to understand their requirements list out the same, making the action plan and its implementation
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of all technical systems, installations, utilities, services, equipment etc. that are part of the R&D and KLPP.
• Making sure a complete set of documentation is being kept of all technical systems, installations, etc. including sets of control drawings, and is being kept up to date whenever there are changes
• Ensure timely execution of any other activities that may be assigned from time to time
• Provide inputs in Project preparation, project execution and milestone tracking

Financial

• Contribute to budgetary controls within the area of responsibility
• Suggest cost improvement areas

People

• Maintain harmonious relationship with the ETF team and the maintenance team of the site

• Ensure smooth working of the department to maintain high morale of the workforce

• Continuously suggest improvement processes to ensure quality and efficiency