Company: Pratibha Syntex Limited Job Title: Utility Head – Pithampur Operations

Location:
Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh Department: Utilities & Engineering Coverage: All Units – Pithampur Position Level: Management – Head of Function

Experience:
Minimum 20 years of senior-level experience in Utilities & Engineering, including at least 5 years of experience handling textile machinery, preferably in a Process House.

Education:
B.
E./B.
Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Utility Head to lead the Utilities & Engineering function across all Pratibha Syntex plants at Pithampur. The role will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted, safe, cost-efficient and compliant utility operations, including power, compressed air, thermic fluid heating, steam and water systems, along with ETP operations. The position will primarily focus on the Process House, which is the major utility-consuming unit, while also managing utility requirements across other manufacturing units. Additionally, the role will be responsible for the upkeep and basic maintenance of Process House machinery, ensuring equipment reliability, energy efficiency and minimum production downtime. Responsibilities 1. Utilities & Infrastructure Management
- Lead the overall utilities function across all manufacturing units at Pithampur.
- Ensure uninterrupted and efficient supply of power, compressed air, steam, thermic fluid heat and water as per production requirements.
- Manage HT/LT electrical distribution, transformers, DG sets, electrical panels and power distribution systems.
- Oversee compressors, dryers and compressed air distribution networks across the Process House and Garment units.
- Manage the 50 Lac kCal/hr biomass-based Thermic Fluid Heater, including hot-oil circulation and heat distribution.
- Oversee the 15 MT/hr biomass boiler at the Process House and smaller boilers at other units, ensuring efficient steam generation and distribution.
- Ensure effective operation and maintenance of utility infrastructure and associated equipment. 2. Energy & Fuel Cost Optimisation
- Drive energy conservation and cost-reduction initiatives across all plants.
- Monitor and optimise power consumption per unit of production, power factor and overall energy efficiency.
- Manage biomass fuel planning, quality, storage, consumption and cost.




- Optimise steam and thermic fluid heating costs through efficient fuel and energy management.
- Identify opportunities for energy savings and implement improvement projects. 3. Process House Machine Maintenance
- Ensure proper upkeep and basic maintenance of Process House machinery, including:
- Stenter machines
- Dyeing machines
- Rotary and Panel Printing machines
- Garment Dyeing equipment
- Develop a sound understanding of machine utility requirements, operating settings and energy consumption patterns.
- Coordinate preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities with Production and Engineering teams.
- Ensure minimum equipment downtime and improve machine reliability and operational efficiency. 4. ETP & Water Management
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of the approximately 2 MLD biological ZLD-based Effluent Treatment Plant.
- Ensure efficient water treatment, recycling and water distribution systems.
- Monitor ETP performance and ensure compliance with applicable pollution control standards.
- Coordinate HVAC and humidification utility requirements across the Process House. 5. Statutory Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with IBR requirements, boiler operations, electrical safety and applicable statutory regulations.
- Maintain compliance with MPPCB and other applicable pollution control requirements.
- Ensure timely inspections, certifications, renewals and statutory documentation.
- Establish and maintain strong safety practices and 5S standards across the Utilities & Engineering function. 6. Maintenance Planning & Cost Control
- Prepare and implement preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance plans for utility equipment and Process House machinery.
- Monitor equipment uptime, MTBF and maintenance performance.
- Manage departmental budgets, AMCs, spare parts inventory and vendor relationships.
- Evaluate and recommend CAPEX proposals for equipment upgrades, energy-saving projects and infrastructure improvements.
- Ensure optimum utilisation of resources and control operational maintenance costs. 7. Team Management & Coordination
- Lead,



guide and develop the Utilities & Engineering team across all Pithampur units.
- Establish clear responsibilities, performance standards and maintenance schedules.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering and other departmental heads to ensure smooth plant operations.
- Build a strong culture of safety, accountability, operational discipline and continuous improvement. Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Solid technical knowledge of biomass-fired boilers and thermic fluid heaters.
- Expertise in HT/LT power distribution, transformers, DG sets and energy management.
- Good understanding of compressed air systems, compressors and dryers.
- Knowledge of biological ETP and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems.
- Working knowledge of textile Process House machinery, particularly stenter, dyeing and printing machines.
- Knowledge of IBR, MPPCB, electrical safety and statutory compliance.
- Strong understanding of TPM, preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Experience in utility budgeting, fuel management and cost optimisation.
- Ability to manage utilities across multiple manufacturing units.
- Strong leadership, team management and problem-solving skills.
- High focus on plant safety, equipment reliability, energy conservation and operational efficiency. Qualification & Experience
- B.
E./B.
Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 20 years of relevant senior-level experience in Utilities & Engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience handling textile machinery, preferably in a textile Process House.
- Experience in managing large-scale utility infrastructure, biomass boilers and thermic fluid heating systems.
- Boiler Operation Engineer (BOE) certification or relevant IBR competency will be preferred. Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 5 years of experience handling utilities and machinery in a textile Process House, including dyeing, stenter and printing machines?
- Do you have hands-on experience managing biomass boilers, thermic fluid heaters, power distribution and compressed air systems?
- Do you hold a B.
E./B.
Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, and do you have BOE certification or relevant IBR competency?
- What is your current monthly ctc?
- What is your expected monthly ctc?

Experience:
- Textile: 10 years (Required) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Utility Head (Pithampur)
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