Executive - Engineering - Cold Chain

Key Responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Cold Storage Operations

• Oversee daily operations of cold storage units, ensuring temperature-sensitive inventory is stored and handled correctly.
• Monitor and maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels across all storage zones.
• Ensure product quality and integrity through regular inspections and audits.

Technical Maintenance & Infrastructure

• Lead the breakdown response team to resolve equipment failures promptly and safely.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Supervise critical infrastructure including fire pumps, substations, HVAC systems, and backup power units.
• Approve and manage spare parts requisitions and inventory for maintenance activities.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure strict adherence to FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, and other food safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, issue work permits, and enforce safety protocols.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct regular mock drills and manage emergency response plans.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily cost analysis reports & Temperature monitoring reports.

Maintain daily shift logbooks and submit detailed shift reports.

• Prepare MIS reports on breakdowns, maintenance activities, and energy usage.
• Track and analyse operational data to identify trends and drive improvements.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor technical staff and contractors, ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Delegate tasks effectively during multiple breakdowns to ensure simultaneous resolution.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Energy Management & Sustainability

• Drive energy-saving initiatives and monitor energy consumption metrics.
• Implement green technologies and sustainable practices in cold storage operations.

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Technical Skills Required

• Expertise in industrial refrigeration systems (ammonia/Freon-based).
• Proficiency in electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and automation.
• Experience with CMMS, SCADA, HMI, and IoT-based monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, and HVAC.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to conduct predictive maintenance using thermography, vibration analysis, etc.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Power BI, WMS).
• Strong documentation and SOP management capabilities.
• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting electrical/electronic & refrigeration equipment.