JOB DESCRIPTION

Head – Engineering & Utilities

Dalmia Bharat Group • Nashik Manufacturing Site

Function

Engineering & Utilities

Reporting To

Site Head – Mr. Ravindra

Location

Nashik, Maharashtra – Site Based

Experience

15+ Years Preferred

Industry

Manufacturing / Process Industry

Employment Type

Full-Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

Dalmia Bharat Group is looking for an experienced Head – Engineering & Utilities to take overall ownership of engineering and utilities infrastructure at its Nashik manufacturing site.

The site spans approximately 35 acres, including around 20 acres of manufacturing operations, with a complex network of plant utilities and infrastructure.

This is a senior plant leadership role requiring a strong combination of technical depth, utilities expertise, reliability mindset and hands-on problem-solving ability.

The role will coordinate with existing Electrical and Instrumentation & Automation leadership, as well as outsourced O&M partners, and will act as the overall Engineering & Utilities owner for the site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Engineering & Utilities

·       Own the overall Engineering & Utilities function for the manufacturing site.

·       Ensure reliable, safe and efficient operation of all critical utilities.

·       Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with plant requirements.

·       Drive continuous improvement in utility performance and reliability.

2. Utilities Operations & Maintenance

·       Oversee operations and maintenance of critical utility systems.

·       Drive preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.

·       Improve equipment reliability, availability and operating efficiency.

·       Identify recurring failures and implement sustainable corrective solutions.

·       Ensure adequate maintenance planning, spares and resource availability.

3. Plant Infrastructure

·       Manage complex utility infrastructure, piping networks, pumps and associated systems.

·       Identify infrastructure gaps and develop improvement plans.

·       Ensure safe and compliant operation of utilities and associated equipment.

·       Evaluate and implement new engineering solutions and technologies.

4. Cross-Functional Engineering Coordination

·       Work closely with Electrical and Instrumentation & Automation Heads.

·       Coordinate with outsourced O&M teams, including ATP O&M.

·       Align engineering and utilities requirements with Production, Maintenance, EHS and other plant functions.

·       Ensure seamless integration between different engineering disciplines.

5. Water & Utility Efficiency

·       Drive efficient utilisation of plant utilities, particularly water.

·       Identify opportunities to reduce utility consumption, losses and operating costs.

·       Develop initiatives to improve water efficiency and overall resource utilisation.

·       Ensure responsible management of water-intensive manufacturing operations.

6. Reliability & Continuous Improvement

·       Analyse utility performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

·       Introduce innovative engineering solutions to improve reliability and efficiency.

·       Develop systems to monitor utility KPIs and operating performance.

·       Lead engineering projects, upgrades and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

7. Team & Stakeholder Management

·       Lead and develop the Engineering & Utilities team.

·       Manage internal and external technical stakeholders.

·       Build strong collaboration across plant functions.

·       Present utility performance, risks, improvement plans and investment requirements to senior leadership.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENT – WATER-INTENSIVE MANUFACTURING

The manufacturing process is water-intensive, making experience in managing water-heavy manufacturing environments particularly valuable.

The site is also located close to villages, making responsible water utilisation, environmental management and operational sustainability important considerations.

Candidates with experience in water-intensive/process manufacturing environments will therefore be strongly preferred.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications & Experience

·       15+ years of experience preferred in manufacturing engineering, utilities or plant engineering.

·       Strong experience managing large and complex manufacturing sites.

·       Proven exposure to multiple plant utilities.

·       Strong Engineering + Utilities leadership experience.

·       Experience managing internal teams as well as outsourced O&M partners.

·       Water-intensive manufacturing experience is a major advantage.

Technical Skills

·       Strong understanding of plant utilities and infrastructure.

·       Experience with boilers, compressors, chillers, nitrogen systems, pumps, piping and related utilities.

·       Strong maintenance and reliability knowledge.

·       Preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.

·       Utility efficiency and resource optimisation.

·       Engineering projects, upgrades and continuous improvement.

Leadership Attributes

·       Technically strong with a hands-on and problem-solving mindset.

·       Should be energetic, agile and open to new ideas and modern engineering solutions.

·       Strong cross-functional coordination skills.

·       Ability to manage complex plant infrastructure.

·       Strong ownership, decision-making and execution capability.

WHY JOIN DALMIA BHARAT?

·       Opportunity to lead Engineering & Utilities for a large-scale manufacturing site.

·       High-ownership role with direct interaction with plant leadership.

·       Exposure to a complex utilities ecosystem and large manufacturing infrastructure.

·       Opportunity to drive reliability, efficiency, water conservation and engineering transformation.

·       Join an established 80+ year-old industrial group with strong growth and sustainability ambitions.