Operations Engineer

Operations Engineer
- **PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB**_
- To Coordinate the overall operational activities of the Central Plants (Energy Centers) and plant rooms in a safe and optimum manner to meet the requirements of utilities of facilities of client.

The operation of the system/equipment includes but not limited to: i) AHU, FCU, UFT ix) Fire Protection System ii) Building Management System x) Heat exchangers iii) Chiller xi) Lighting Control System iv) Compressors xii) Piping network of underground/above ground v) Cooling towers xiii) Pumps vi) Diesel Generators xiv) Swimming pools vii) Filter / Strainer xv) Water feature viii) Fire alarm system
- To lead the team of Central Plant operators, Industrial cleaners, and to coordinate with client representatives in operation of Central plants and plant rooms
- To guide and direct central plant operators, Operation supervisors and Industrial cleaners in carrying out Operation of energy centers
- To ensure that the uninterrupted provision of utilities to all the facilities in an optimum manner.
- To ensure that the plant and equipment are utilized in a very optimum manner so that productivity is achieved at maximum
- To ensure that the highest level of plant reliability is achieved through safe and optimum operation, proactive maintenance initiatives, assessment of plant parameters and analysis of trends
- To ensure safe work site conditions are achieved throughout the year by means effective PTW management and work site supervision
- To study the plant/equipment performance, start/stops, trips, alarms and carry out root cause analysis, trend analysis so that the highest level of plant reliability is achieved
- To study the plant / equipment performance, energy / resource utilization in the facility and take sustainability measures to conserve Energy and resources.
- To review the logbooks, plant parameters, PTW records and guide the team in running the operation activities at a world class level
- To coordinate with Maintenance team in timely processing of work requests initiated by operation team.
- To initiate/process/monitor work requests in CAFM or any other computerized system or through manual process as adapted by client in archiving the highest level of plant reliability and availability

KEY RESULT AREAS - PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Supervises the activities of assigned personnel at the Central Plants. Carries-out supervisory duties at the level established by the client management for the position.
- Creates, modifies, reviews and discusses with Manager - Operations and Maintenance the equipment’s preventive maintenance for daily, weekly, monthly and annually. Reviews and approves requests for general and hot/cold work permits. Frequently visits sites to ensure that adequate safety preparations are made and recommends work be carried-out to specific safety requirements.
- Initiates the inspection/investigation team for major plant shutdown, equipment breakdown and plan developments.
- Directs and regularly checks and modifies safety equipment and systems on the Central
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Operations Engineer
Plants such as smoke, fire detection, safety valves and back-up system, various alarms and wide range of firefighting equipment, evacuation modules and various individual safety clothes and equipment. Ensures all Central Plant personnel strictly adhere to the safety rules and regulations and aware of the various emergency /evacuation procedures. Carries-out safety courses/drills and tests on regular basis.
- Reviews spare-parts inventory and other requirements for chemicals, oil, diesel, water, tools, protective clothes, stationery and other materials.
- Directs activity related to installations of electrical, mechanical, HVAC and instrumentation equipment during implementation of plant changes.
- Directs, controls and plans for execution of major Central Plant shutdowns. Prepares work lists, reviews requests from other Departments/ Education centers (major items).
- Directs the removal, stripping, cleaning, repairs and re-assembly of all major equipment such as cooling water towers, electric generators, fire water pumps, chilled water circulation pumps.
- Reviews and approves action for plant improvements through investigation of recurring plant problems. Reviews Plant Change Requests providing feedback on existing situation to the

Superintendent, with recommendations and justifications for the required change.
- Reviews the plant / equipment performance, energy / resource utilization in the facility and analyzes them for optimum usage and takes sustainability measures to conserve Energy and resources. Works out cost benefit analysis, Develops business case and recommends QF with all the details for any cost is involved in to achieve the sustainability objectives.
- Carries-out other similar or related duties such as ensuring the observance of safety and fire regulations including techniques and procedures to avoid malf