Maintenance, Reliability & Utility Engineer Mannitab Plant

Maintenance Reliability & Utility Engineer - Mannitab Plant

LOCATION: Ingredion MalegaonNashik Plant

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Reliability & Utility Specialist

DIRECT REPORTS: Fitter & Helper

SCOPE: To ensure efficient operation upkeep and continuous improvement of plant utilities and equipment enabling uninterrupted production while maintaining safety environmental and quality compliance.

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site

Company Background:

Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish comfort sustain and delight people around the world. Ingredions wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers clean and simple ingredients plant-based proteins sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners and food innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.

Maintenance Reliability & Utility Engineer will manage to ensure the efficient operation maintenance and continuous improvement of plant utilities and equipment supporting uninterrupted production and compliance with safety environmental and quality standards.

Core Responsibilities:

Utility Management:

• Oversee daily operations of utilities including HVAC compressed air systems boilers chillers water treatment plants and electrical distribution.
• Monitor utility consumption and implement energy-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and environmental regulations.

Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance:

• Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules for all plant equipment and utility systems.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and equipment history.

Project Execution & Equipment Installation:

• Support installation and commissioning of new utility systems and equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for project execution.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance-related CAPEX projects.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to safety protocols and company standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.

Team Coordination & Training:

• Supervise maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Conduct training sessions on equipment handling and safety practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and reliability.

Engineering Purchasing:

• Manage total purchasing for maintenance-related materials oversee store operations and ensure minimum stock levels are maintained.

AutoCAD Drawing Work:

• Prepare update and manage all engineering drawings and layouts using AutoCAD.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination:

• Handle outside parties/vendors for maintenance services repairs and project execution.

Routine Operations & Material Handling:

• Supervise day-to-day maintenance activities and ensure timely availability and handling of required materials.

Team Motivation & Supervision:

• Lead and motivate subordinates including fitters helpers and other support staff to ensure high performance and safety.

Engineering Documentation:

• Maintain all documentation related to the engineering department including maintenance logs compliance records and audit files.

Qualified candidates will have:

Mandatory requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education:Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience:57 years of hands-on experience in utility systems and maintenance operations within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of utility systems and maintenance best practices.
  • Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
  • Good communication problem-solving and team management skills.
  • Proficient in managing utility systems such as HVAC boilers chillers air compressors and water treatment plants.
  • Skilled in wastewater treatment technologies and hazardous waste disposal practices.
  • Experience in boiler operations including compliance with Boiler Act and coordination with Boiler Inspector.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  • Well-versed in environmental and safety regulations including MPCB norms.
  • Familiarity with statutory requirements related to Factory Inspector inspections and documentation.
• Core Competencies:Strong analytical thinking problem-solving skills and effective communication. Ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments.

Desirable requirements:

• Pharma and Food manufacturing experience is advantages

Required Behaviors and Skills:

• Strong ownership of utility systems and maintenance activities with a focus on operational reliability and compliance.
• Proactive in managing statutory requirements including coordination with Boiler and Factory Inspectors.
• Safety-conscious mindset with the ability to lead training and enforce EHS protocols across teams.
• Effective communicator and team leader capable of driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Analytical and solution-oriented with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and optimizing plant utilities.

Relocation available: No

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: