Manager Utilities Operation & Maintenance

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the operation and maintenance of all utility systems critical to dairy processing, including refrigeration (ammonia systems), boilers, RO plants, cooling towers, air compressors, and HVAC systems. Ensure reliable and efficient utility services while implementing TPM and modern maintenance practices for continuous improvement and asset optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilities Operation & Maintenance :

• Oversee round-the-clock operation and maintenance of key utilities:

• Ammonia-based refrigeration systems

   (milk chilling, cold storage, blast freezing)

• Boilers & steam distribution systems

• RO water treatment plants

   for CIP and process use

• Cooling towers

   and chilled water circulation

• Compressed air systems

  , HVAC, and hot water systems
• Ensure

  100% uptime

   of utilities to support milk reception, processing, packaging, and storage.
• Optimize energy and water usage across utilities with focus on sustainability.
• Maintain critical spares and consumables; plan shutdowns and turnarounds efficiently.

• TPM & Advanced Maintenance Practices:

• Lead the implementation of

  Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

   pillars Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Kaizen, and Focused Improvement.
• Deploy

  predictive and condition-based maintenance

   techniques using tools like vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
• Conduct regular

  Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

   for equipment failures and initiate corrective actions.
• Monitor and drive improvements in

  MTTR, MTBF, and OEE

   for utility equipment.

• Regulatory Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to all statutory requirements

  boiler inspections, pollution control board norms, energy audits

  , etc.
• Keep all operational and maintenance documentation updated for

  regulatory and internal audits

  .
• Enforce

  safety protocols and risk assessments

  , especially for high-risk utilities like ammonia plants and boilers.

• Team Development & Management:

• Supervise and mentor a team of utility engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Schedule and facilitate regular training on

  SOPs, TPM, energy efficiency, and safety

  .
• Foster a proactive culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

   B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

• Experience:

   1015 years in Utility Operations & Maintenance in a Dairy / Food Processing Industry

• Certifications Preferred:

   Boiler Proficiency, Ammonia Handling, TPM, Energy Management

• Key Skills & Competencies:

• Dairy plant utility operations expertise
• TPM & predictive maintenance methodology
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Safety and statutory compliance