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Job Description – Senior Manager (Mechanical) Department: Utilities Reporting To: Utilities Head Location: Narmada Puram, BhopalRole Summary The 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