
Deputy General Manager - O&U
- Mundra, Gujarat
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead operation & maintenance (O&M) of utilities: compressed air systems, cooling towers, water treatment plants, boilers, effluent treatment plant (ETP), reverse osmosis (RO) systems, and demineralized (DM) water units.
- Ensure reliable and continuous supply of utilities with optimal energy and resource consumption.
- Monitor KPIs - plant availability, efficiency, consumption norms, cost per unit, and downtime.
- Coordinate with power distribution/utilization teams for stable power supply.
- Drive energy conservation initiatives across utilities.
- Implement best practices in energy management (ISO 50001 standards preferable).
- Manage offsite facilities like raw water intake systems, tank farms, pipelines, effluent drainage, and firefighting systems.
- Oversee compliance with environmental and safety norms in handling fuel, chemicals, and water discharge.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and operators.
- Drive skill development, performance culture, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ensure 24/7 shift readiness with effective manpower planning.
- Plan and execute utility-related projects, upgrades, and expansions.
- Coordinate with project teams, OEMs, and contractors for on-time and quality execution.
- Ensure strict adherence to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards.
- Liaise with statutory bodies (GPCB, CPCB, DISH) for clearances, audits, and reporting.
- Drive sustainability initiatives in water reuse, waste heat recovery, and emissions control.
- Coordinate with production, maintenance, QA/QC, logistics, and procurement teams.
- Represent utilities in cross-functional meetings, audits, and reviews.
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineering or related field
- 15-20 years of experience in utility & offsite operations in large-scale process industries (preferably non-ferrous metals, chemicals, power, or oil & gas)
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role handling large utility infrastructure
- Expertise in utility system design, operation, and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of DCS/PLC-controlled utility systems
- Understanding of environmental norms and water-energy-waste management
- Familiarity with ISO standards (14001, 45001, 50001)
- Leadership & People Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Change Management