Even though Energy Conservation is an integral part of GIL, I could see that this mission particularly enriched in a collaborative approach by my plant team. Various operational teams coming together to identify the projects, plan the implementation and accepting the responsibilities have really boosted energy levels of operational team. Within a short span of time, my teams have realized the benefits of successful projects irrespective whether it is small or big. Moreover, I could also see increased knowledge levels of various employees due to cross functional execution; just to quote an example, in a way to explore the reasons of stand by pump operation in one of the cooling towers, my electrical engineer has carried out a root cause analysis and identified severe pressure drop in pumping system and pressure drop across the plate heat exchanger. As everyone in quest of new projects, I could also see some novel technologies suggested by plant team.
In a nutshell, I could see a great spirit of teamwork with out of box thinking and ability to understand and explore the possible solutions beyond their respective areas; resulted in positive environment at shop floor as well.
Now, I would not like to limit this culture in my plant only for this mission but also to extend this as a yearlong program with same energy levels of employees. This will certainly enhances energy efficiency of the plant and also results in increased awareness and technical expertise in various fields.
P. P. Deo,
Plant Head, Godrej Industries Limited, Gujarat
