Manager - Utilities

Valence Labs; Patiala District, Zirakpur, Rajpura; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Labs is seeking a Utilities Operations Leader to ensure uninterrupted plant utilities and efficient energy use. You will manage boilers, chillers, HVAC, nitrogen and water systems, while coordinating with QA, EHS and Engineering to maintain cGMP compliance.

The role requires a BE/BTech in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering with 10–12 years in utilities maintenance, preferably in pharma manufacturing, and a proven track record in team management and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level engineering degree with 10–12 years in utilities operations and maintenance.
• Experience in API/pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC and nitrogen systems; compliance with EHS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted, safe and efficient operation of plant utilities.
• Plan preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Ensure timely availability of steam, cooling water, compressed air and other utilities.
• Monitor utility consumption and optimize energy efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs and EHS standards.
• Coordinate qualification, calibration, validation and documentation of utility systems.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spares, AMCs and related expenditures.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Engineering and EHS for smooth operations.

Skills

Team management

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Energy optimization

Utility systems knowledge

cGMP/EHS compliance

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Boilers

Chillers

Cooling towers

Compressors

HVAC systems

Nitrogen systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted, safe and efficient operation of plant utilities, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressors, nitrogen systems, HVAC and water systems.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure timely availability of steam, chilled water, cooling water, compressed air, nitrogen and other utilities as per production requirements.
• Monitor utility consumption, optimize energy efficiency and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, statutory requirements and EHS standards.
• Monitor critical operating parameters and equipment performance to ensure system reliability.
• Coordinate qualification, calibration, validation and documentation of utility systems.
• Manage utility installation, commissioning, capacity enhancement and improvement projects.
• Ensure statutory inspections, safety compliance and risk mitigation for utility equipment.
• Supervise utility personnel and contractors, ensuring effective deployment and technical competency.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, AMCs and utility-related expenditures.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Engineering and EHS for uninterrupted plant operations.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering with 10 12 years of relevant experience in utilities operations and maintenance, preferably in API/pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressors, HVAC, nitrogen and water systems, with exposure to cGMP, EHS and statutory compliance.
• Proven ability in team management, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, energy optimization and ensuring uninterrupted utility availability.