Assistant Technical Service Manager

Anheuser Busch InBev; Sonipat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev invites a Utility Engineer to ensure safe, reliable operation of boilers, CO recovery, compressed air, RAC, and water systems for production.

You will drive energy efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability in line with AB InBev's standards, leading preventive maintenance, RCA, and KPI tracking across utilities.

The role offers growth in energy conservation initiatives and strict compliance with EHS, safety, and quality requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers, steam and condensate systems safely and efficiently.
• Monitor CO recovery plant, detect issues and optimize performance.
• Manage compressors, air dryers, filters and distribution networks for reliability.
• Maintain RAC systems with ammonia/refrigerants, energy-efficient operation.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure EHS, food safety compliance and maintain records.

Job description

The Utility Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility systems including Boilers, CO Recovery Plant, Compressed Air Systems, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RAC) Plant, Water Systems, and associated equipment. The role ensures uninterrupted utility supply to production operations while driving energy efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability initiatives aligned with AB InBev's operational excellence standards

Key Responsibilities

• Boiler & Steam Systems Management
  • Ensure safe and efficient operation of boilers, steam distribution systems, condensate recovery systems, and associated auxiliaries
  • Lead preventive and predictive maintenance activities for boilers and steam systems.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory boiler regulations and safety standards.
  • Investigate steam losses and implement energy optimization projects.
• CO Recovery Plant Operations
  • Maintain reliable operation of the CO recovery, purification, storage, and distribution systems.
  • Monitor CO quality specifications and process performance.
  • Optimize recovery efficiency and minimize losses.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process issues related to CO systems.
  • Ensure compliance with food-grade quality standards.
• Compressed Air Systems
  • Manage compressors, air dryers, filters, receivers, and compressed air distribution networks.
  • Ensure availability of compressed air at required pressure and quality standards.
  • Monitor and eliminate air leakages to improve system efficiency.
  • Implement energy-saving initiatives for compressed air systems.
  • Maintain compressor reliability and optimize operating costs.
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RAC) Plant
  • Operate and maintain ammonia/Freon refrigeration systems, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC systems, and associated equipment.
  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of chilled water, glycol, or refrigeration utilities for production processes.
  • Monitor refrigeration performance indicators and optimize energy consumption.
  • Ensure compliance with refrigeration safety standards and environmental regulations.
  • Lead troubleshooting and reliability improvement initiatives for RAC systems.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for utility equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) of utility failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage critical spare parts and maintenance budgets.
• Drive improvements in MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability.
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices.

Energy & Sustainability Management

• Monitor utility consumption including steam, electricity, water, compressed air, refrigeration, and CO.
• Identify and execute energy-saving projects.
• Support sustainability and resource conservation initiatives.
• Track utility KPIs and drive continuous improvement programs.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with EHS standards, food safety requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Maintain SOPs, maintenance documentation, and utility operating records.
• Support VPO, HACCP, and World Class Manufacturing initiatives..