Utility Engineer

Job Purpose

safe, continuous, and efficient operation of utility systems

• Operate and maintain CRM utility systems including:
• Gas yard (

  LPG, Propane, Ammonia

  )

• PSA Nitrogen Plant (~300NM/hr)

  and

  Ammonia cracker (~300 NM/hr)

• Water treatment systems (

  DM, RO, Softener, ETP

  )
• Pump houses, cooling towers, chillers
• Air compressors and compressed air networks
• Fire hydrant and fire protection systems
• Exhaust, ventilation, and blower systems
• Ensure uninterrupted utility supply to:

• Cold Rolling Mill (CRM)

• Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL)

• Continuous Annealing Furnace (CAF)

• Pickling Line and Skin Pass Mill

Furnace & Process Gas Systems

• Operate and monitor

  Non-Ox Furnaces

  in

  Continuous Galvanizing and Annealing Lines

  , including:
• Dew point control and monitoring
• Furnace temperature and pressure regulation

• H2 concentration and O2 PPM monitoring

• Operation of

  HNX heaters

• Management of pre- and post-combustion temperature zones
• Maintain process gas analyzers and safety interlocks.

Automation & Control Systems

• Monitor and control utility operations using

  PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems

  .
• Support furnace start-up, shutdown, and emergency handling.
• Analyze trends, alarms, and interlocks for stable CRM operations.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure strict compliance with:
• Industrial safety standards
• Gas handling and storage regulations
• Environmental and statutory norms
• Conduct

  risk assessments, SOP reviews, and safety audits

  for utility systems.
• Lead emergency response actions for gas leaks, furnace trips, and utility failures.

Energy & Performance Management

• Monitor and optimize:
• Utility consumption (power, water, gas)
• Furnace efficiency and fuel usage
• Perform energy loss analysis and implement efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Prepare daily, monthly, and annual utility performance reports.

Inventory & Documentation

• Manage inventory for utility consumables and mechanical spares.
• Ensure availability of critical spares to avoid CRM downtime.
• Maintain and update:
• SOPs
• Utility log sheets
• Statutory Compliance

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma

  in Mechanical Engineering.

• 3 to 6 years

  of experience in:
• Steel plant utilities
• Cold Rolling Mill / CGL / Annealing Furnace operations
• Hands-on experience with

  industrial gases, furnaces, and water systems

  .

Key Skills & Competencies

• CRM utility system operation and troubleshooting
• Non-Ox furnace operation and gas safety
• Industrial automation (PLC/SCADA/DCS)
• Energy management and cost optimization
• Preventive and breakdown maintenance
• Strong coordination with production and maintenance teams

Work Environment

• Shift-based operation
• High-temperature and industrial process areas (with safety systems)