Team Leader - Engineering

Job Description (JD) – Engineering (HVAC, Facility, Electrical & Mechanical)

Position: Engineer / Executive – Facility Engineering
Department: Engineering & Utilities
Location: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility (GDC/FTO)

Purpose of the Role

To ensure safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective operation of HVAC systems, utilities, electrical infrastructure, mechanical equipment, facility maintenance, and engineering compliance activities in accordance with GMP, EHS, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. HVAC & Utility Systems

• Operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, AHUs, FCUs, exhaust systems, chillers, cooling towers, and cold rooms.
• Monitoring environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, differential pressure, and air changes.
• Ensure timely execution of preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Troubleshooting HVAC and utility-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitoring utility consumption and implementing energy-saving initiatives.
• Coordination of HVAC qualification, validation, and requalification activities.

2. Electrical Systems

• Operation and maintenance of HT/LT electrical distribution systems.
• Maintenance of transformers, DG sets, UPS systems, PCC/MCC panels, APFC panels, and lighting systems.
• Monitoring power quality and electrical safety compliance.
• Execution of preventive maintenance schedules and breakdown rectification.
• Coordination with statutory authorities and electrical vendors.
• Ensuring safe isolation, LOTO, and electrical safety practices.

3. Mechanical Systems

• Maintenance of pumps, compressors, boilers, piping systems, valves, and utility equipment.
• Monitoring equipment performance and reliability.
• Spare parts management and maintenance planning.
• Root cause analysis for equipment failures and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support utility and manufacturing equipment installation and commissioning activities.

4. Facility Management

• Upkeep of plant infrastructure, roofs, roads, drainage, buildings, and utility areas.
• Coordination of civil maintenance and facility improvement projects.
• Vendor management for civil, HVAC, electrical, and AMC/CAMC contracts.
• Verification and certification of contractor bills, JCS, and work completion reports.
• Support audits and inspections related to facility engineering.

5. Quality & Compliance

• Handling Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, and Risk Assessments.
• Support qualification and validation activities.
• Ensure closure of audit observations and compliance commitments.
• Preparation and review of SOPs, protocols, reports, and engineering documentation.
• Compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, EHS, and regulatory requirements.

6. Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and permit-to-work systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Monitor contractor safety compliance and PPE adherence.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities.

7. Engineering Projects-

• Execution and monitoring of engineering projects.
• Preparation of URS, technical specifications, BOQs, and technical evaluations.
• Coordination with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Monitoring project timelines, budgets, and quality deliverables.

Desired Qualification-

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Facility Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical/ engineering operations.
• Knowledge of GMP, HVAC compliance, utility systems, electrical distribution, and quality systems.

Essential Competencies-

• HVAC & Utility Systems Management
• Electrical System Maintenance
• Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
• GMP & Regulatory Compliance
• Change Control, CAPA, Deviation Handling
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Project Management
• Documentation & Audit Readiness
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety & Risk Management

Special Requirement for GDC

The incumbent should have hands-on experience in HVAC, cold rooms, facility management, utilities, quality systems (CC/CAPA/Deviation), documentation review, vendor management, and compliance-d