Job Description

Job Title: Manager - Engineering (Maintenance, Electrical & Utility)

Department:

Engineering

Reports To:

Plant Head / Operations Manager

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the Maintenance, Electrical, and Utility functions to ensure high equipment reliability, uninterrupted plant operations, safety compliance, and cost-effective engineering solutions within a lubricants manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance Management

Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance plans for all mechanical equipment, blending units, filling lines, pumps, conveyors, and storage systems. Ensure minimum breakdowns and maximize equipment availability through systematic maintenance practices. Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues. Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate with procurement for timely availability. Ensure documentation of maintenance activities in CMMS/ERP systems. Plan shutdowns, overhauls, and long-term maintenance activities, ensuring timely execution within budget.

2. Electrical Systems Management

Oversee installation, operation, and maintenance of plant electrical systems including LT/HT panels, transformers, DG sets, motors, VFDs, PLC/SCADA systems, and plant lighting. Ensure electrical safety compliance, load management, and energy-efficient operations. Troubleshoot electrical failures and manage upgrades or modifications as required. Conduct load analysis, energy audits, and efficiency improvement projects. Monitor and ensure power factor, harmonics, and electrical health parameters remain within acceptable limits.

3. Utility Operations

Manage the performance and reliability utilities such as boilers, air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC systems, and water treatment units. Optimize energy usage and ensure consistent supply of utilities for uninterrupted production. Monitor utility parameters and drive energy-saving initiatives. Ensure utility systems operate within safety, cost, and quality parameters.

4. Project Engineering

Lead engineering projects including plant expansion, equipment installation, layout changes, and automation initiatives. Prepare technical specifications, evaluate vendors, and manage project budgets and timelines. Coordinate installation & commissioning of new equipment.

5. Safety, Compliance & Documentation

Ensure engineering activities comply with safety, environmental, and statutory regulations. Maintain documentation such as maintenance logs, calibration records, PM schedules, and audit reports. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and implement corrective actions. Ensure engineering activities comply with safety, environmental, and statutory regulations. Maintain documentation such as maintenance logs, calibration records, PM schedules, and audit reports. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and implement corrective actions.

6. Team Leadership

Supervise and develop maintenance, electrical, and utility teams through training and performance management. Allocate workload, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to SOPs and best practices. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with statutory rules, ISO standards, and safety protocols. Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions. Promote a culture of zero-accident and safe work practices.

7. Cost & Inventory Control

Manage engineering budgets, spare parts inventory, and service contracts for cost-effective operations. Identify opportunities for cost reduction through optimization, standardization, and reliability improvements. Present periodic reports to senior management.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred). 8-10 years of experience in Maintenance/Engineering within lubricants, FMCG, chemical, or related manufacturing. Strong knowledge of lubrication processes, blending operations, filling lines, and utility systems. Experience with CMMS software, automation systems, energy management and reliability engineering tools.

Key Skills

Maintenance planning & reliability engineering Electrical troubleshooting & safety compliance Utility management & energy optimization Project management Leadership & team management Problem-solving and decision-making Vendor and contract management

Working Conditions:

Office-based, with occasional visits to manufacturing unit, etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ?600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person