Facility Management - Engineer (Mechanical)

Tata Electronics (TEPL); Assam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Operation Maintenance (Utilities) to ensure the efficient, reliable, and safe operation of plant utility systems, including steam, chilled water, HVAC, pumps, and water treatment.

The role covers preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and energy efficiency projects to support semiconductor manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8-10 years of experience in operation and maintenance of industrial utilities.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing plants preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 50001, safety certifications (LOTO, PTW).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain utility systems (steam, chilled water, HVAC, water; etc.).
• Monitor performance and optimize utility equipment reliability.
• Coordinate startup/shutdown/changeover of utilities.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Conduct inspections and diagnose faults in utilities equipment.
• Manage energy consumption and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure safety regulations and PTW/LOTO procedures are followed.
• Maintain documentation: reports, SOPs, checklists, PIDs.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Energy management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS/SAP PM Modules

MS Office Applications

AutoCAD

Job description

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India's first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.'

About the Role

The Mechanical Engineer - Operation Maintenance (Utilities) is responsible for ensuring efficient, reliable, and safe operation of utility systems supporting plant operations. The role involves operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and optimization of mechanical utility equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps, HVAC systems, water treatment plants, fire-fighting systems, and associated piping networks

Key Responsibilities

Utility Operations

• Ensure uninterrupted operation of utility systems including steam, compressed air, chilled water, cooling water, hot water, HVAC, and water supply systems.
• Monitor utility parameters and optimize system performance.
• Coordinate utility startup, shutdown, and changeover activities.
• Ensure utilities meet production and process requirements.

Maintenance Management

• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Conduct routine inspections of utility equipment and associated systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement timely corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment condition through vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive maintenance techniques.
• Minimize equipment downtime and improve system reliability.

Utility Equipment Maintenance

Responsible for operation and maintenance of:

• Chillers and refrigeration systems
• Cooling towers and cooling water systems
• Air compressors and compressed air networks
• Pumps, valves, and piping systems
• HVAC equipment and ventilation systems
• Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
• Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP)
• Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
• Fire hydrant and firefighting systems
• Clean room maintenance

Energy Performance Management

• Monitor utility consumption and identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Improve equipment efficiency and utility performance.
• Analyze utility KPIs and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support sustainability, water conservation, and energy management programs.

Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, environmental norms, and safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Implement Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ensure safe operation of pressure vessels, boilers, and rotating equipment.

Documentation Reporting

• Maintain maintenance records, equipment history, and inspection reports.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly utility performance reports.
• Update SOPs, checklists, PIDs, and maintenance procedures.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets.

Project Improvement Activities

• Participate in utility expansion and modernization projects.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new utility equipment.
• Lead reliability improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement predictive maintenance and condition-monitoring systems.

Team Management

• Supervise technicians, operators, and contractor personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and training.
• Coordinate with production, EHS, quality, and engineering teams

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Desired Qualifications

• CMMS/SAP PM Modules.
• MS Office Applications.
• Basic AutoCAD knowledge preferred.
• Safety Certifications (LOTO, Arc Flash).
• Knowledge of ISO 50001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 systems.
• Energy Manager/Energy Auditor Certification.
• HVAC/Refrigeration Certification.
• Reliability Maintenance (RCM) Certification.
• Safety Certifications (LOTO, PTW, HAZOP).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.

Technical Skills

• HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Air compressors and compressed air systems.
• Chillers and cooling towers.
• Pumps, valves, and piping systems.
• Water treatment and wastewater treatment systems Gases plants
• Fire protection systems.

Desired Experience Level

• 8-10 years of experience in operation and maintenance of industrial utilities.
• Experience in O M of semiconductor manufacturing plants, process industries, chemical plants preferred.
• This role focuses on maintaining critical utility systems with maximum reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance, ensuring uninterrupted support to plant operations.