Plant Engineer

Job Title: Plant EngineerDepartment: EngineeringLocation: LudhianaReporting To: Project Head / DirectorPosition OverviewThe Plant Engineer will be responsible for the engineering, installation, and operational readiness of utilities, process equipment, and infrastructure for a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This includes overseeing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utility, and automation systems to ensure GMP-compliant commissioning, qualification, and handover to production.Key Responsibilities1. Project Execution & Coordination- Supervise and coordinate construction, installation, and commissioning of plant utilities and process equipment (HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, purified water, steam, etc.).- Review and approve vendor drawings, GA layouts, and equipment technical documents.- Ensure installation work aligns with design intent, URS, and cGMP/Schedule M requirements.- Coordinate with civil, electrical, instrumentation, and validation teams for integrated project delivery.- Manage timelines, contractors, and vendors to achieve scheduled milestones.2. Utilities & Mechanical Systems- Oversee the design, sizing, and installation of systems such as:- HVAC: AHUs, ducting, filters, insulation, VFDs, and controls.- Water Systems: Purified water, soft water, RO/UF/UV loops, storage and distribution.- Thermal Systems: Boilers, hot water generators, and steam condensate recovery systems.- Compressed Air: Screw compressors, dryers, receivers, and pipeline networks.- Chillers and Cooling Systems: Energy-efficient chillers, pumps, and piping networks.- Maintain as-built documentation, P&IDs, and layout drawings.3. Electrical & Instrumentation- Support installation and validation of power distribution systems, MCC panels, VFDs, DBs, and earthing layouts.- Coordinate with automation and IT/OT integration teams for PLC, SCADA, and control systems.- Ensure system interlocks, alarms, and safety compliance during commissioning.4. Validation & Compliance- Participate in IQ/OQ/PQ activities for equipment and utilities.- Support QA in preparation of engineering and qualification documentation.- Maintain records of calibration, maintenance, and validation schedules.- Ensure all engineering systems adhere to GMP, ISO, and safety standards.5. Maintenance & Operational Handover- Plan preventive maintenance schedules for plant utilities and mechanical systems.- Train operations staff in safe handling and basic troubleshooting.- Develop SOPs for equipment operation and maintenance.Qualifications & Experience- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering.- Experience: 5–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing plant engineering, preferably in a greenfield or expansion project.- Knowledge Areas:- Utility system design and commissioning.- HVAC balancing and qualification.- Electrical load distribution and energy efficiency.- cGMP, Schedule M, WHO/EU GMP requirements.- Project documentation and vendor management.Key Competencies- Strong technical and analytical ability.- Hands-on understanding of equipment installation and validation.- Effective coordination between multidisciplinary teams.- Vendor and contractor management.- Excellent documentation discipline and attention to detail.- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Project, or equivalent software.Performance Metrics- Timely completion of installation and qualification milestones.- System uptime and reliability post-handover.- Compliance in internal/external audits.- Cost control within approved budgets.- Quality of engineering documentation and drawings.Salary- Upto 6.5 Lakh CTCHow To Apply- Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Please include “Plant Engineer Application” in the subject line.