Experience: 17-20 Years and currently heading Utility section Qualification: B.E. (Mechanical) (Full time) Skills: Must have handled Hot & Cold both utilities, Power plant, Boiler operations, VAM (Vapor absorption chillers), etc. Duties/Responsibilities/Activities: Strategy & Planning Define Utility CoE goals and plans aligned with overall engineering objectives and cascade goals to the team Formulate Utility CoE budget and review it with the Engineering & Projects Head Actively participate in the planning exercise and provide inputs for strategic initiatives and critical expansion projects from utility perspective Maintenance & Debottlenecking Devise preventive and breakdown maintenance scheduling norms for all domains as applicable and ensure compliance across manufacturing locations Monitor Annual Maintenance Contracts for various equipment on a periodic basis and ensure renewal of the same in a timely manner Lead RCA for chronic utility issues and devise clear action plans to resolve issues and minimize breakdowns Ensure adherence to turn-around-time and develop plans to reduce downtime in resolution of faults/breakdowns Engineering Stores Define inventory norms and collaborate with Indirect Purchase Manager to ensure optimal stocking levels maintained for seamless operations Capital Expenses Support engineering projects by providing technical expertise for utility infrastructure setups (e.g., new lines, capacity expansion, ETP plants) and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. Assist in identifying utility equipment needs and preparing investment proposals, ensuring proper installation and commissioning of new equipment. Collaborate with vendors for sourcing and maintaining critical utility equipment, ensuring cost-effective and efficient solutions. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement Review equipment performance reports on a periodic basis and undertake proactive measures (repairs, replacement, maintenance) to minimize breakdown Collaborate with Business Excellence team to drive process improvements and reduce maintenance costs Ensure compliance to all ISO requirements People Management Ensure effective manning, capability development & engagement of employees so that function objectives are met Monitor the performance of the team on a continuous basis to identify key performers Arrange for internal and external training for the team including identification of their training needs Workplace Safety Ensure compliance with safety regulations, participate in training, and report safety concerns promptly. Show more Show less

As the leader of the Instrumentation Center of Excellence (CoE) for SCIL, your primary responsibility is to oversee the efficient operations of the department, ensuring high equipment uptime and readiness in a cost-effective manner. Your duties include setting strategic goals and plans for the Instrumentation CoE in alignment with overall engineering objectives. You will work closely with the Engineering & Projects Head to develop and review the department's budget. Additionally, your role involves participating in strategic planning exercises and providing insights for critical projects and technology upgrades from an instrumentation perspective. You will be responsible for devising maintenance schedules for preventive and breakdown maintenance across manufacturing locations. Monitoring Annual Maintenance Contracts, leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for chronic issues, and ensuring timely resolution of equipment faults are crucial aspects of your role. Moreover, you will collaborate with the Indirect Purchase Manager to maintain optimal inventory levels for seamless operations. Supporting engineering projects by offering instrumentation expertise, identifying requirements, and developing cost-effective solutions will be part of your responsibilities. You will also focus on enhancing equipment performance, reducing production losses, and driving continuous improvements in processes to minimize maintenance costs. People management is a key aspect of your role, involving effective team leadership, capability development, and employee engagement to meet function objectives. Monitoring team performance, identifying training needs, and arranging internal and external training sessions are essential for the team's growth. Ensuring workplace safety, adherence to IMS standards, compliance with ISO requirements, and contributing to ESG initiatives for environmental compliance and resource efficiency are integral parts of your responsibilities. In summary, your role as the leader of the Instrumentation CoE involves strategic planning, maintenance management, engineering support, risk mitigation, people management, safety compliance, and commitment to environmental sustainability. By effectively overseeing these areas, you will contribute to the smooth operations and continuous improvement of the department.,