Engineer/Senior Engineer - Mechanical

Waaree Energies; Navsari, Surat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Waaree Energies in Navsari, Gujarat, is seeking a Utility Mechanical Engineer / Senior Engineer to oversee critical plant utilities, maintenance, and energy management across a large-scale manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3–8 years of hands-on experience in utility operations, with expertise in chillers, air compressors, HVAC systems, and water treatment. You will coordinate with OEMs for AMCs and ensure strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 to 8 years hands-on experience in utility operations and maintenance.
• Experience in a large-scale, continuous manufacturing environment preferred (Solar, Semiconductor, Glass, Pharmaceuticals, or FMCG).

Responsibilities

• Utility Operations & Uptime: Ensure 100% uninterrupted operation and supply of critical plant utilities to manufacturing lines.
• Equipment Maintenance: Plan, execute, and monitor preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance for mechanical utility equipment.
• Water Treatment Systems: Oversee RO, DI water plants, ETP, and STP operations/maintenance.
• Energy & Resource Management: Monitor daily energy, air, and water consumption; drive efficiency and energy conservation.
• Piping & Infrastructure: Maintain and troubleshoot piping networks, valves, and pumping systems; ensure zero leakage and optimal pressure/flow.
• Vendor & AMC Management: Coordinate with OEMs and external contractors for AMCs and major overhauls.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with regulations; enforce LOTO and confined space safety.

Skills

Chillers troubleshooting

HVAC systems thermodynamics

Pumps maintenance

Piping systems troubleshooting

Safety protocols (LOTO)

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

MTTR/MTBF reporting

Job description

ob Title: Utility Mechanical Engineer / Senior Engineer

Location: Navsari, Gujarat

Department: Utilities / Facility Management

Part 1: Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Utility Operations & Uptime: Ensure 100% uninterrupted operation and supply of critical plant utilities, including Chilled Water, Compressed Air, HVAC, and Industrial Gases (Nitrogen, Argon, Oxygen, etc.) to the manufacturing lines.
• Equipment Maintenance: Plan, execute, and monitor Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance, and Breakdown Maintenance (BM) for mechanical utility equipment such as Centrifugal/Screw Chillers, Cooling Towers, Oil-Free Air Compressors, Air Handling Units (AHUs), and exhaust blowers.
• Water Treatment Systems: Oversee the operation and maintenance of Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, Deionized (DI) Water plants, Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP), and Sewage Treatment Plants (STP).
• Energy & Resource Management: Monitor daily energy, air, and water consumption. Identify areas for efficiency improvements and drive cost-reduction and energy conservation initiatives across the facility.
• Piping & Infrastructure: Maintain and troubleshoot extensive piping networks, valves, and pumping systems for cooling water, chemicals, and gases. Ensure zero leakage and optimal pressure/flow rates.
• Vendor & AMC Management: Coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and external contractors for Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), major overhauls, and prompt breakdown resolutions.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all mechanical utilities comply with statutory regulations (e.g., pressure vessel testing, pollution control board norms). Enforce strict safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry.

Part 2: Job Specification

Education & Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• 3 to 8 years of hands-on experience in utility operations and maintenance. (3-5 years for Engineer; 5-8+ years for Senior Engineer).
• Experience in a large-scale, continuous manufacturing environment (Solar, Semiconductor, Glass, Pharmaceuticals, or FMCG highly preferred).

Technical Skills

• Core Machinery: Strong hands-on troubleshooting expertise with high-capacity Chillers, Air Compressors (Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, etc.), Cooling Towers, and heavy-duty industrial pumps.
• Systems Knowledge: Solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and psychrometrics (HVAC systems).
• Software & Reporting: Proficiency in utility SCADA systems, BMS (Building Management Systems), and maintaining detailed daily utility logs and MTTR/MTBF reports.
• Statutory Knowledge: Familiarity with factory inspectorate requirements for mechanical utility installations and pressure vessels.