The Deputy Manager – Utilities (Water Systems) will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and optimization of all water-related utility systems across the plant. The role will focus on uninterrupted availability of process water, utility water, treated water, and wastewater management systems while ensuring compliance with statutory, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
Qualification/ Personal Attributes
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Utilities Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience
7-10 years of experience in utility operations and water management within manufacturing plants.
Preferred experience in Solar Module Manufacturing, Battery Plants, Electronics Manufacturing, Chemical, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or Process Industries.
Experience in operating RO, ETP, STP, and water treatment systems is mandatory.
Technical Competencies
Water Treatment Systems (RO, Softener, DM Plant)
STP & ETP Operations
Pumping & Distribution Systems
Utility Equipment Maintenance
Water Quality Management
Environmental Compliance
Energy & Resource Optimization
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
SAP PM Module
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Behavioral Competencies
Leadership & Team Management
Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
Planning & Execution
Cost Consciousness
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Cross-functional Collaboration
Safety & Compliance Orientation
Job Description
Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities
Water Utility Operations
Manage the operation and maintenance of all water utility systems including:
Raw Water System
Process Water System
RO Plant
Softener Plant
DM Water Plant (if applicable)
STP (Sewage Treatment Plant)
ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant)
Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Water Distribution Network
Ensure uninterrupted supply of water to manufacturing and utility operations.
Monitor daily water consumption and optimize water utilization.
Maintenance & Reliability
Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all water utility equipment.
Ensure maximum uptime of pumps, pipelines, valves, treatment plants, filters, dosing systems, and associated equipment.
Monitor equipment health and undertake reliability improvement initiatives.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and implement corrective actions.
Water Quality Management
Ensure water quality parameters meet production, utility, and environmental requirements.
Monitor and control chemical dosing, filtration, and treatment processes.
Coordinate periodic water testing and quality audits.
Maintain records of water quality, consumption, and treatment efficiency.
Sustainability & Resource Optimization
Drive water conservation initiatives and reduction of freshwater consumption.
Implement water recycling and reuse projects.
Identify opportunities for reducing water losses and utility operating costs.
Support ESG and sustainability programs related to water management.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, pollution control norms, and statutory requirements.
Coordinate inspections by regulatory authorities.
Adhere to all EHS standards and permit-to-work systems.
Conduct risk assessments and safety audits for utility operations.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
Support utility expansion and capacity enhancement projects.
Participate in commissioning of new utility systems.
Implement improvement projects focusing on efficiency, reliability, and automation.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors for installations and upgrades.
Prepare monthly utility performance reports and KPI dashboards.
Track utility operating costs and budget adherence.
Team Management
Supervise utility operators, technicians, and contractor manpower.
Ensure skill development and technical training of the utility team.
Foster a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Water Utility Uptime (%)
Water Consumption per MW/Unit Produced
RO Plant Recovery Efficiency (%)
STP/ETP Compliance (%)
Utility Cost Optimization
Preventive Maintenance Compliance (%)
Water Recycling & Reuse Rate (%)
Breakdown Reduction
Environmental Compliance Score
Safety Performance
About Luminous
Luminous Power Technologies, a leader in energy solutions, is a 35-year-old company which started as a small venture. Now on its brand transformation journey, its mission is to become a name synonymous with all-encompassing home electrical, power backup and residential solar solutions and create millions of happy homes in India.
Today, Luminous is already a powerful, trustworthy brand name in 100 million Indian homes. During this successful journey, it has embraced the core values of reliability, consistency, longevity and the highest standards of integrity along with dynamic ideas and innovation. Its consumer-centric focus has led Luminous into new categories to deliver excellence in every product and home solution it offers. With 7 manufacturing units, more than 28 sales offices in India and presence in over 36 countries our 6000 employees serve more than 60,000 channel partners and millions of customers. Our motto has always been Customer Delight through Innovation & Passion with focus on Execution & Team-work. At Luminous, we passionately innovate to make life comfortable and efficient.
Luminous is a group company of Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management with presence in over 100 countries, 1.5 lakh people and a revenue of Rs. 2 lakh crore.
