Industry: Chemical / Petrochemical / Polymer / Polyester
Location: [Nagpur., West India / Gujarat / Maharashtra]
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 18 – 30 Years
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

📄 Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Utilities Head (GM/DGM level) to lead the complete mechanical maintenance, utilities operations, and project functions for a large-scale chemical/polymer manufacturing plant.

This role will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of equipment reliability, utility availability, energy efficiency, and statutory compliance while leading a large multidisciplinary engineering team.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Maintenance Leadership

• Lead end-to-end maintenance of rotating, static, and package equipment, including pumps, compressors, blowers, gearboxes, vacuum pumps, reactors, valves, and piping systems.

• Develop & implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.

• Ensure zero unplanned breakdown through strong RCA, Why-Why analysis, and MTBF/MTTR improvement initiatives.

• Manage inventory, spare planning, cost control, and turnaround schedules.

2. Utilities Management

Oversee operations & maintenance of all major plant utility systems:

Heat & Steam

• Thermic Fluid Heater (TFH) – coal & oil fired systems

• Steam boilers (IBR) – operation, maintenance & statutory compliance

• Heat exchangers, condensate systems, deaerators

Cooling & Air Systems

• Cooling Towers

• Screw & Vapor Compression Chillers

• VAM Chillers

• Air Compressors

Gas & Water Systems

• PSA Nitrogen Plants

• RO/DM Plants

• Utility water systems

• Fuel handling, coal feeding & ash removal (as applicable)

Ensure uninterrupted utility supply across all plant operations.

3. Energy & Cost Optimization

• Lead implementation of energy saving, utility load optimization & water conservation projects.

• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in TFH, boilers, cooling systems, compressors, and utilities.

• Evaluate and execute cost-reduction strategies and OPEX improvements.

4. Projects, Erection & Commissioning

• Lead mechanical upgrades, utility modification projects, and CAPEX planning.

• Review engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for new equipment.

• Manage contractors, project schedules, BOQs, contracts, and timelines.

• Successfully execute erection & commissioning of new utility equipment and plant expansions.

5. Compliance, Safety & Audits

• Ensure strict compliance with IBR, ISO, OHSAS, safety policies, and statutory norms.

• Lead internal & external audits, customer audits, and documentation.

• Implement LOTO, work permit systems, and HSE standards.

• Train team members on safety, maintenance practices, and environmental norms.

6. Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering & maintenance teams.

• Build strong competency in reliability engineering and technical problem-solving.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

🎓 Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).

• BOE certification preferred (added advantage).

• Additional training in TPM, Reliability Engineering, or Energy Management is desirable.

💼 Required Experience

• 18–30 years of experience in Mechanical & Utilities within:

  • Chemical

  • Petrochemical

  • Polymer / Polyester

  • Fibers / Filament / Yarn plants

• Strong hands-on expertise in:
  ✔ TFH (Thermic Fluid Heater) – coal/oil fired
  ✔ Boilers (IBR), steam systems
  ✔ Chillers, cooling towers, compressors
  ✔ PSA N2 plants, RO/DM water treatment
  ✔ Project execution & commissioning
  ✔ RCA, MTBF/MTTR improvement, reliability

✨ Preferred Candidate Profile

• Currently working as DGM / GM / AGM / HOD – Mechanical / Utilities

• Experience handling large manufacturing plants

• Proven record of leading teams & managing complex engineering systems

• Strong analytical ability with focus on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency

📩 How to Apply

Send your updated CV to:
📧 mathew@orbitconsultancy.in
📞 8810363997 . Get Direction