About this role
The Utility Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of plant utility systems required for manufacturing, fabrication, and production activities.
The main responsibility is to ensure uninterrupted availability of compressed air, cooling water, industrial water, steam, nitrogen, electrical backup power, and other essential utilities.
The operator must monitor equipment performance, maintain operating parameters, perform routine inspections, identify abnormalities, coordinate preventive maintenance, and follow all applicable plant safety procedures.
3. Roles and Responsibilities
A. Air Compressor Operation
Operate screw-type and reciprocating air compressors.
Monitor compressor discharge pressure and temperature.
Check compressor oil level and lubrication condition.
Monitor air receiver pressure.
Check moisture separators and automatic drain systems.
Inspect air filters and oil filters.
Monitor compressor loading and unloading cycles.
Check abnormal noise, vibration, and overheating.
Monitor compressed-air leakage in distribution pipelines.
Ensure continuous compressed-air supply to production equipment.
Coordinate compressor servicing and preventive maintenance.
Maintain daily compressor operating records.
B. Cooling Tower Operation
Operate cooling tower fans and circulating water pumps.
Monitor cooling water inlet and outlet temperatures.
Check cooling tower basin water level.
Monitor water circulation and flow rate.
Check fan motor and gearbox operating conditions.
Monitor vibration and abnormal noise.
Inspect cooling tower nozzles and fill material.
Monitor water quality and chemical dosing.
Check blowdown and makeup water systems.
Prevent scaling, corrosion, and biological growth.
Maintain cooling tower operating parameters.
C. Industrial Pump Operation
Operate centrifugal and other industrial utility pumps.
Check pump suction and discharge pressure.
Verify priming requirements before starting.
Monitor motor current and operating temperature.
Inspect mechanical seals and gland packing.
Check bearing temperature and lubrication.
Monitor abnormal vibration and noise.
Check leakage from pump casing, flanges, and pipelines.
Maintain standby pump availability.
Perform pump changeover as per operating procedures.
Coordinate pump maintenance and repair activities.
D. Boiler and Steam System Operation
Operate boiler equipment only when trained and authorized.
Monitor steam pressure and temperature.
Monitor boiler feedwater level.
Check feedwater pumps and chemical dosing systems.
Monitor fuel supply and combustion conditions.
Check safety valves, pressure gauges, and alarms.
Monitor blowdown operations as per procedure.
Check steam pipeline leakage.
Inspect steam traps and condensate return systems.
Maintain boiler operating logs.
Follow applicable statutory boiler safety requirements.
E. RO Plant and Water Treatment System
Operate industrial RO water treatment systems.
Monitor raw water and treated water supply.
Check RO feed pressure and discharge pressure.
Monitor permeate flow and reject flow.
Check TDS and conductivity.
Monitor pH and water quality parameters.
Check chemical dosing systems.
Monitor cartridge filters and membrane performance.
Perform filter backwashing as per operating procedures.
Monitor water softener and DM plant operations.
Maintain water treatment chemical records.
Report abnormal conductivity and membrane performance.
F. Nitrogen and Industrial Gas Supply
Monitor nitrogen supply pressure and availability.
Check nitrogen pipeline connections and valves.
Monitor pressure regulators and gauges.
Check gas supply alarms and system indicators.
Coordinate nitrogen cylinder or bulk supply replacement.
Support nitrogen purging and blanketing operations as authorized.
Maintain gas supply records.
Follow oxygen-deficiency safety precautions.
G. DG Set and Electrical Backup Utilities
Monitor diesel generator operating conditions.
Check fuel, lubricating oil, and coolant levels.
Monitor voltage, frequency, and load.
Check battery and charging system condition.
Monitor engine temperature and oil pressure.
Inspect exhaust and cooling systems.
Check abnormal noise, vibration, and leakage.
Coordinate routine DG maintenance.
Maintain generator operating-hour records.
Assist authorized electrical personnel during power failure and restoration.
H. Utility Pipeline Monitoring
Monitor utility pipeline pressure and flow.
Inspect air, water, steam, and gas pipeline connections.
Check valves, flanges, and pipeline supports.