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Job Description – Senior Manager (Mechanical)Department: UtilitiesReporting To: Utilities HeadLocation: Narmada Puram, BhopalRole SummaryThe Senior Manager – Utilities & Mechanical Projects is responsible for end-to-end engineering, project execution, and reliable operation of all mechanical utility systems supporting solar cell manufacturing operations. The role ensures continuous, safe, compliant, and cost-effective utility supply aligned with process requirements, EHS standards, and business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering & Design• Lead basic, FEED, and detailed engineering for mechanical utilities including HVAC & cleanroom systems, chilled water plants, cooling towers, CDA, process air, nitrogen, DI/UPW, RO, ETP/STP/ZLD, process exhaust and abatement systems.• Review and approve design calculations, P&IDs, layouts, equipment sizing, redundancy philosophy, BOQs, RFQs, and technical specifications.• Coordinate with process and tool vendors to finalize utility hook-up requirements.Project Execution• Manage greenfield and brownfield utility projects from concept to commissioning.• Coordinate with EPCs, consultants, OEMs, contractors, and internal stakeholders.• Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, cost, and quality standards.• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of utility systems.Operations & Reliability• Ensure uninterrupted 24x7 availability of utilities for manufacturing operations.• Establish SOPs, O&M manuals, and preventive maintenance programs.• Drive reliability improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for utility failures.Energy, Water & Cost Optimization• Lead initiatives for energy efficiency, water conservation, and operating cost optimization.• Monitor and control utility consumption KPIs and budgets.EHS & Compliance• Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and safety regulations.People & Vendor Management• Lead and develop utility engineering and operations teams.• Manage vendors, service partners, and AMC contracts.• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Process, Electrical, QA, and EHS.Qualification & Experience• BE / BTech/Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.• 14–20 years of experience in utility engineering, projects, and operations• Prior experience in solar cell, semiconductor, electronics, or cleanroom manufacturing environments preferred