Utility Lead

Role Overview

• The Utility Lead is responsible for

  planning, managing, and optimizing utility operations

  to ensure uninterrupted services, safety, compliance, and cost efficiency. The role involves overseeing daily utility functions, coordinating with internal teams and vendors, and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage

  utility operations

  (power, water, HVAC, DG sets, fuel, or related utilities)
• Ensure

  24x7 availability

  of utility services as per SLAs
• Monitor and control

  utility performance, efficiency, and consumption

• Plan and execute

  preventive and breakdown maintenance

• Ensure compliance with

  statutory, safety, and environmental regulations

• Manage

  vendors, contractors, and AMC partners

• Drive

  cost optimization

  and energy efficiency initiatives
• Prepare and monitor

  utility budgets and reports

• Handle

  audits, inspections, and certifications

• Identify risks and implement

  contingency plans

• Support new installations, upgrades, and expansion projects
  

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead utility engineers, supervisors, and technicians
  
• Coordinate with

  facility, operations, safety, and procurement teams

• Act as a single point of contact for

  utility-related escalations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of

  utility systems and infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with

  maintenance planning and troubleshooting

• Vendor and contract management skills
  
• Understanding of

  energy management and sustainability

• Good analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
  
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
  

Experience

• 8 - 12 years of experience in

  utility or facility operations

• Prior experience in a

  lead or supervisory role

  preferred

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Utility uptime and reliability
  
• Cost and energy efficiency
  
• Compliance and safety metrics
  
• Vendor performance
  
• Incident response time