Maintenance and Energy Specialist

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations:

• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules for processing, packaging, refrigeration, and utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues across all plant systems including boilers, chillers, compressors, and HVAC.
• Maintain and update equipment history records, logs, and downtime data.
  

Energy Management

• Monitor energy consumption (electricity, steam, fuel, compressed air, refrigeration, and water) across the plant.
• Conduct energy audits and identify opportunities for energy savings and optimization.
• Implement and track energy conservation projects (motor efficiency, VFD installation, LED lighting, heat recovery systems, etc.).
  

Process Optimization

• Support operations in improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reducing maintenance-related downtime.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to enhance equipment performance and process efficiency.
• Analyze utility performance KPIs and recommend improvement plans.
  

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with GMP, food safety, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols for handling electrical and mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for annual maintenance and calibrations.
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports for maintenance and energy usage.
• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for maintenance tracking and planning.
• Prepare reports for statutory compliance (boiler inspection, energy audit, etc.).
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of dairy machinery (pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, UHT systems).
• Hands-on experience with utility systems (boiler, ammonia refrigeration, air compressors, water treatment).
• Expertise in electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Understanding of energy management systems and tools (BEE norms, ISO 50001 preferred).
• Familiarity with automation and PLC/SCADA-based systems is an added advantage.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Industrial Engineering.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in dairy or food processing industries.
• Certification in Energy Management (BEE Certified Energy Manager preferred) is a plus.